Islamabad, March 6, 2026: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, wind, and thunderstorms in several northern regions of the country over the coming days, while warning that most parts of Pakistan will continue to experience unusually high temperatures and dry weather.
In a weather advisory issued on Friday, the PMD said the country is currently witnessing abnormal temperature patterns and prolonged dry conditions in many areas. According to the latest atmospheric analysis, no significant rainfall is expected in the plains, while daytime temperatures are likely to rise gradually across the country through next week.
Temperatures Expected to Stay Above Normal
The meteorological department said that daytime temperatures may remain 6°C to 8°C above normal in the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, and northern parts of Balochistan.
Meanwhile, southern areas of Balochistan and Sindh are expected to experience temperatures around 5°C to 7°C above normal levels. Night-time temperatures are also forecast to rise during this period, further intensifying warm conditions.
Thunderstorms Forecast for Northern Regions
Despite the overall dry weather pattern, partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with chances of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are expected in several northern districts.
According to the PMD, rain-wind-thunderstorms may occur in areas including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kurram, Khyber District, Mohmand District, Kohistan, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Malakand.
Similar weather conditions are also expected in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir on March 6–7 and again from March 9–11, with intermittent breaks.
Additionally, rain and thunderstorms may affect Islamabad, the Pothohar region, Murree, and Galiyat on March 10 and 11, according to the weather advisory.
Possible Impacts on Agriculture and Water Resources
The PMD cautioned that continued dry weather may place severe stress on water resources and seasonal crops, particularly wheat crops in rain-fed agricultural areas.
Rising temperatures could also increase evaporation rates and water demand, potentially affecting irrigation systems and crop growth during the ongoing season.
Advisory for Farmers and Authorities
Farmers have been advised to manage crops according to prevailing weather conditions and ensure timely irrigation where water is available. Authorities and the general public are also urged to adopt measures for efficient water management to reduce potential impacts on agriculture and water supplies.
Weather experts emphasize that careful monitoring of rainfall patterns and water usage will be critical in the coming weeks as the country experiences an extended period of above-normal temperatures.