A strengthening westerly wave is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to northern and upper parts of the country, while fog and smog may affect several Punjab cities.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and possible hailstorms in several parts of the country over the next two days as a westerly weather system strengthens.

According to the PMD’s forecast issued on 11 November 2026, the westerly wave affecting upper and western Pakistan is expected to intensify on 12 November and may persist in upper regions until the morning of 14 November.

On Wednesday, cloudy weather with isolated rain and thunderstorms is expected in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Light snowfall is also possible over high mountains.

In Punjab, partly cloudy conditions are expected in most upper districts. Isolated light rain and thunderstorms may occur in Murree, Galiyat and surrounding areas during the evening and night.

The department has also warned of morning fog and smog in Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Kot Addu and Bahawalpur.

On Thursday, rain and thunderstorms are expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper and central Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and northern and north-eastern Balochistan. Isolated hailstorms and heavy rainfall are also possible, with light snowfall over mountainous areas.

Meanwhile, dry weather prevailed across most parts of Pakistan during the past 24 hours, although isolated rainfall was recorded in northern regions.

Upper Dir received the highest reported rainfall at 21mm, followed by Kalam with 16mm and Cherat with 14mm.

Leh recorded the lowest minimum temperature at minus 3°C, while Bagrote recorded 1°C.