Weather Department Gives Good News as Intense Heatwave Grips Pakistan

Heatwave conditions are likely to continue in Sindh, south Punjab, and parts of Balochistan till 18th April.

However, a westerly system is likely to enter upper parts on the 16th (Evening) and likely to affect till the 20th of April.

Under the influence of this weather system.

• Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with few heavyfalls) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Bunner, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Waziristan, Dra Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Murree, Galliyat, Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 16th (evening/night) to 20th April with occasional gaps. Isolated hailstorms may also occur during the forecast period.
• Dust/thunderstorm-rain is expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Mianwali, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Khushab, Jhelum, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh on 16th (evening) and from 18th (evening/night) to 20th April (morning). Isolated hailstorms may also occur during the forecast period.
• Duststorm/gusty winds are also expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Layyah, Kot Addu, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur,Multan, Sahiwal, Khanewal, Pakpattan Sharif, Vehari, and Okara on 18th & 19th April.

Possible Impacts and advice:

• Wind-dust storm/hailstorm and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels etc.
• Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities (wheat harvesting), keeping in view the weather conditions.
• Possibility of landslides in vulnerable locations of hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree, and Galliyat during the forecast period.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during the daytime and remain hydrated.