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ISLAMABAD, May 26 (Alliance News): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a fresh spell of windstorms and rain-thunderstorms across upper and central regions of the country from the night of May 27 to May 31, with intermittent breaks.
According to the PMD, moist currents are already entering these regions, and a westerly wave is expected to hit the upper parts of Pakistan on May 28, triggering widespread weather activity.
Under the influence of this system, windstorms, thunderstorms, isolated heavy showers, and hailstorms are expected in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, and the Galliyat region.
In Punjab, districts likely to be affected include Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Gujrat, and Sheikhupura.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also expected to experience the impact, particularly in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Karak, and Waziristan.
Additionally, light to moderate rain with gusty winds is likely in parts of South Punjab and Balochistan, including Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Vehari, and Dera Ismail Khan from May 27 (evening/night) to May 30.
The PMD has warned that strong winds, dust-storms, hail, and lightning could damage vulnerable structures such as electric poles, trees, solar panels, and vehicles, especially in upper and central areas including Islamabad.
Farmers have been urged to plan their agricultural activities accordingly. Meanwhile, the public, travellers, and tourists have been advised to exercise caution during the forecast period.
Relevant authorities have been directed to remain alert and take necessary precautions to prevent any emergency.
