Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory warning of rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms across several northern regions of Pakistan from the evening of March 9 through March 12.
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Islamabad, a westerly weather system is expected to enter western Pakistan and remain active for several days. This will bring unstable weather conditions across upper districts, with possible impacts on travel, agriculture, and outdoor activities.
Areas Expected to Receive Rain:
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur
Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir
Additional Areas with Light Rain (March 10–11):
Khyber, Mohmand, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Bajaur, Bannu, Waziristan, Orakzai, Kurram, Kohat, Hangu, Mianwali
Rain and thunderstorms are also expected in Islamabad, the Potohar region, Murree, and Galliyat from the night of March 9 to March 11. The Met Office has cautioned that isolated hailstorms may occur in some northern areas.
Possible Impacts:
Daytime temperatures may drop by 3–4°C in upper regions
Landslides may occur in vulnerable mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir
Strong winds could affect travel and outdoor activities
Authorities have advised tourists to avoid unnecessary travel to mountainous areas during this period. Farmers are also encouraged to plan their agricultural activities according to the expected weather conditions.
Stay updated and take necessary precautions to remain safe during these rainy and stormy days in northern Pakistan.
Source: Pakistan Meteorological Department
