A westerly weather system is expected to bring rain, strong winds and possible hailstorms to northern and upper parts of the country, while temperatures may fall by 2–4°C.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and snowfall over mountainous areas across several parts of the country from November 10 to November 14, as a westerly weather system approaches Pakistan.
In its forecast issued on November 10, the department said a shallow westerly wave would enter the western and northern regions on Tuesday evening. The system is expected to strengthen on November 12 and may continue affecting upper parts of the country until the morning of November 14.
Rain and snowfall in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is expected to receive rain, wind and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms possible in several districts, including Peshawar, Swat, Chitral, Dir, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Mardan, Kohat, Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan.
The wet spell is forecast to continue intermittently until November 14. Snowfall may also occur over mountainous areas.
Punjab and Islamabad weather forecast
Light rain and thunderstorms are expected in Islamabad, the Potohar region, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar, Sargodha and Murree on Tuesday night.
More rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, the Galiyat region, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Jhelum and several other districts on November 12 and 13. Isolated hailstorms are also possible. Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar and Multan may receive rain on November 12.
Rain in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan
Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms, with snowfall over hills, during the forecast period. Affected areas include Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza and Astore.
Balochistan and Sindh
Most districts of Balochistan and Sindh are expected to remain mainly dry. However, isolated rain and thunderstorms may occur in parts of Balochistan, including Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Khuzdar and Kalat, on November 11 and 12.
PMD issues advisory
The department said daytime temperatures could fall by 2–4°C during the forecast period. Light snowfall is also possible over high mountains and glaciers, while fog may develop in patches across plain areas after the wet spell.
Farmers have been advised to plan agricultural activities according to weather conditions. Relevant authorities have also been urged to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to minimise potential disruption.