Islamabad, May 8, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a significant change in weather conditions over the next 48 hours, warning of the possibility of hailstorms in the federal capital.
According to the latest advisory, Islamabad is expected to experience unstable weather, including rain, wind, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms on both Thursday and Friday.
For Thursday, May 8, the PMD anticipates partly cloudy weather in Islamabad and adjoining areas, accompanied by rain-wind and thunderstorms. There is a 70% probability of hailstorm activity at some locations during this period, which could disrupt normal life and affect outdoor infrastructure.
The forecast for Friday, May 9, remains similar, with a 55% chance of hailstorm occurring in isolated parts of Islamabad. Residents are advised to remain cautious, particularly during thunderstorms, as intense weather could lead to traffic disruptions and damage to exposed installations.
At the national level, the PMD has issued a broader alert regarding possible wind, dust, thunderstorms, and hailstorm events across various regions from May 8 to May 12. These weather phenomena are expected to pose risks to vulnerable structures such as electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels.
The synoptic situation indicates that moist currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating upper and central parts of the country, while a westerly wave is currently influencing most regions. This atmospheric interaction is likely to fuel thunderstorm activity and increase the chances of hailstorm occurrences.
The PMD also projects that on both Thursday and Friday, rain-wind/thunderstorm—accompanied in places by heavy falls and hailstorm—is expected in Kashmir, North and Eastern Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northeast and Southern Balochistan, as well as South-East Sindh.
In the last 24 hours, hot and dry weather prevailed over much of Pakistan. However, isolated rain-wind and thunderstorm activity was reported in parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, northeastern Punjab, and northern Balochistan. Notable rainfall included 11 mm in Upper Dir, 9 mm in Balakot, and 5 mm in Kalam.
The highest recorded temperatures for the day were 44°C in Padidan, Dalbandin, and Nokundi, with Jacobabad and Dadu not far behind at 43°C.
Residents of Islamabad are urged to stay informed through PMD updates and take necessary precautions in light of the predicted hailstorm and severe weather conditions.