RAWALPINDI/LAHORE: The northern regions, including the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, are anticipated to experience rainfall from October 5 to 8, as a new system of westerly waves is set to approach the country on Saturday.
This weather system is expected to bring rain to Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and northern areas of Balochistan. In contrast, Sindh will continue to endure hot and dry conditions.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has issued directives to deputy commissioners and local administrations across the province to remain vigilant and prepare equipment and personnel to manage rainwater drainage.
While the situation will be monitored continuously, residents are advised to steer clear of dilapidated structures.
Punjab PDMA Urges Vigilance; Landslide Risks in Upper KP, Murree, AJK, and GB
According to a weather advisory, moderate to heavy rainfall may increase water flow in local streams and nullahs in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Chitral, GB, AJK, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand, and Khyber during the forecast period.
Landslides could obstruct roads in vulnerable areas of upper KP, Murree, Galliyat, AJK, and GB.
Windstorms and lightning may pose risks to weak structures, including mud houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels.
The Meteorological Office has predicted rainfall, accompanied by wind and thunderstorms (with isolated hailstorms), for Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Khushab, Mianwali, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Chiniot, and Faisalabad on October 5, 7, and 8.
Intermittent rains are also expected in Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, and Bhakkar from October 6 to 8.
In AJK, rain and wind/thunderstorms (with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall and hailstorms) are forecast for the Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.
In GB, rain and wind/thunderstorms (with a few heavy showers) are predicted for Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, and Shigar.
In KP, Peshawar, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Swabi, Charsadda, and Nowshera are expected to see rain and thunderstorms (with isolated heavy rainfall and hailstorms).
Intermittent rains are also forecast for Mardan, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, and Dera Ismail Khan from October 5 to 7.
In Balochistan, the areas of Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Lasbella, Panjgur, and Awaran are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms over the weekend.
