Pakistan is gearing up for significant changes in its weather, with heavy rains expected to hit several cities in Sindh, including Karachi, starting this Thursday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) also anticipates heavy snowfall and strong winds in various parts of the country from February 29 to March 2.

In its latest advisory, the Met Office warned that the intense rainfall and snow could lead to flash floods and disrupt daily life in vulnerable areas.

A powerful westerly wave is predicted to impact western regions on February 29, gradually spreading to most parts of the country by March 1. This weather system is expected to last for two days.

In Sindh, cities like Karachi, Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Hyderabad, and Thatta are preparing for heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms on February 29 and March 1. The PMD also forecasts isolated hailstorms during this period.

Balochistan is also on high alert, with widespread heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms expected in areas like Quetta, Chaman, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, and Qila Saifullah on February 29 and March 1.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is set to experience heavy to extremely heavy rain and thunderstorms in areas like Peshawar, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, and Mardan from February 29 to March 3.

Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and Kashmir are also likely to witness heavy to extremely heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall during this period.

In Punjab, cities like Lahore, Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, and Gujrat are bracing for widespread heavy rain and strong winds.

The Met Office has issued a flash flood warning due to heavy rainfall in local streams and rivers of Balochistan and Dera Ghazi Khan on February 29 and March 1. Similarly, flash flooding is also expected in mountain streams of KP, Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, and local streams of Islamabad on March 1 and 2.

The heavy rain and snowfall may lead to road closures in areas like Murree, Galiyat, Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, and Neelum Valley. Tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during this period.

The PMD urges all relevant authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to minimize any adverse effects during the forecast period.

Also Read

Rainy Weather Ahead for Parts of UAE

Residents in specific areas of the UAE should get ready for rainy...