The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory, forecasting a series of rain, wind, and thundershowers across several regions starting mid-week. A westerly wave is expected to enter the upper parts of the country by Wednesday, bringing a sharp shift in conditions for areas already dealing with fluctuating temperatures.
The weather system will hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir first. Residents in these regions should prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall, which meteorologists warn could trigger landslides in vulnerable mountainous terrain.
“The system is expected to persist through the weekend,” a lead forecaster at the PMD told reporters. He noted that while the rain will provide a break from the current dry spell, the accompanying high-velocity winds pose a risk to standing crops and temporary infrastructure.
Punjab and Islamabad aren’t being spared, either. Scattered rain is expected to sweep through the Pothohar region, including Rawalpindi and the capital, by Thursday. While urban flooding remains a secondary concern, the primary focus is the drop in mercury levels that will follow the downpour.
Farmers have been urged to manage their harvest schedules accordingly. Sudden gusts can flatten crops nearing maturity, a recurring issue that has caused significant agricultural losses in previous seasons.
The provincial disaster management authorities have been put on alert. Emergency response teams are coordinating to monitor potential flash flooding in local nullahs, particularly in the northern districts.
This isn’t just a routine weather update. For the northern regions, it’s a clear signal that winter conditions are settling in. Travelers heading toward northern tourist spots should check road conditions before departing, as the combination of rain and wind frequently leads to temporary blockages on key mountain passes.
Expect temperatures to dip significantly across the country by the time the system clears out on Sunday.
