Rain, windstorms forecast from today

Islamabad:The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an advisory amid forecast of welcome cloudy weather, scattered rain and windstorms between Friday and Wednesday (June 13–16) in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and upper regions of Punjab.

The NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre urged people to take precautions as extreme heat is expected to affect the rest of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, some areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, from Friday to Wednesday (13–18 June).

A weak western weather system is forecast to affect the upper regions of the country from 13 to 16 June, which may influence weather conditions across multiple provinces. In Punjab, hot weather is expected to persist throughout the week.

In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), mostly hot conditions are predicted, but scattered rain and windstorms are likely in several districts, including Chitral, Dir, Haripur, Karak, Kohat, Kohistan, Khyber, Kurram, Mansehra, Mohmand, Nowshera, Malakand, Charsadda, Abbottabad, Bannu, Buner, Hazara, Peshawar, Swabi, Swat, Waziristan, and adjoining areas.

Sindh and Balochistan are forecast to remain predominantly hot and dry throughout the advisory period. In Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), hot weather will prevail, although areas such as Astore, Skardu, Hunza, Shighar, Bagh, and Neelum Valley may receive isolated rainfall from 13 to 16 June.

NDMA, through NEOC, is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining coordination with provincial and district authorities to ensure timely preparedness and response. The public, particularly those residing in heat-prone regions, is advised to take necessary precautions during extreme temperatures. These include staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat hours (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), wearing light and breathable clothing, and checking on vulnerable individuals such as children, the elderly, and those with health conditions. It is also crucial never to leave children or pets unattended in parked vehicles. Travellers and tourists planning to visit northern or hilly regions are urged to remain updated with local weather conditions and follow safety advisories.