Islamabad, April 29, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weather advisory forecasting widespread thunderstorms, strong winds, and rain across several regions of Pakistan from May 1 to May 4. The sudden shift in weather is attributed to a fresh westerly wave expected to enter the upper parts of the country on the evening of April 30.
According to the Pakistan Met Office, moist currents from the Arabian Sea will begin entering the northeastern areas of Punjab starting May 1. These conditions are likely to intensify rainfall activity, increasing the chances of isolated thunderstorms, wind gusts, and even hail in some areas.
Between April 30 and May 4, thunderstorms and rain are expected in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, and surrounding districts. In Punjab, areas such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sargodha are also expected to witness unsettled weather.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will see similar conditions, affecting districts like Chitral, Swat, Abbottabad, Peshawar, and Mardan. Northern Pakistan will not be spared either, as Gilgit-Baltistan—including Skardu, Hunza, Astore, and Diamir—can expect thunderstorms and light snowfall in high-altitude areas.
From the night of May 2 to May 5, Pakistan’s southern and southwestern regions, including parts of southern Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan, are forecast to receive duststorms and thunderstorms. Affected areas include Multan, Bahawalpur, Sukkur, Khairpur, Umerkot, Zhob, and Khuzdar.
The Met Office warns that strong winds, lightning, and hail could pose risks to vulnerable structures such as electric poles, solar panels, and trees. Farmers across Pakistan are advised to adjust wheat harvesting schedules accordingly to avoid crop damage during this spell of adverse weather.
In a positive development, the heatwave conditions that had been affecting large parts of Pakistan are expected to ease starting May 1 due to this change in the weather pattern.
Local authorities and disaster management teams have been urged to stay vigilant, ensure early warnings are issued, and take preventive measures to safeguard lives and property.