The Met Office has predicted rain and thunderstorms across several parts of Pakistan as a westerly wave approaches the country. The system is expected to arrive on Monday evening and persist until March 12.
From March 9 (evening) to March 12, districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir are likely to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with moderate rain, wind, and thunderstorms. Some areas may receive heavy showers at times.
Light rain and wind are also expected on March 10 and 11 in Khyber, Mohmand, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Bajaur, Bannu, Waziristan, Orakzai, Kurram, Kohat, Hangu, and Mianwali. Residents are advised to stay alert for sudden weather changes.
In Islamabad, the Pothohar region, Murree, and Galliyat, rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms is expected from the night of March 9 until March 11. Isolated hailstorms are also possible in Islamabad and upper parts of the country during this period.
The Met Office has issued several advisories due to the expected weather conditions. Daytime temperatures in upper regions may drop by 3–4 °C. Landslides are possible in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. Tourists are advised to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel, especially in hilly and mountainous areas.
Farmers are urged to manage crops according to the prevailing weather conditions to prevent damage from wind or heavy rain. Authorities have also warned that winds may carry pollutants from Iran, affecting air quality in western parts of the country.
Residents are advised to follow local weather updates and take necessary precautions during this period. The westerly wave is expected to influence daily life, travel, and outdoor activities, particularly in northern and mountainous regions of Pakistan.
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Proper planning and awareness can help minimize risks related to heavy rain and thunderstorms in affected areas.
