The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms across several upper and central parts of the country on May 23 and 24.

According to the Met Office, moist winds are continuously entering the upper and central parts of Pakistan. Additionally, a westerly weather system is expected to enter the upper areas on May 24, which may increase weather activity.

Rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, and the Galiyat region.

Parts of Punjab, including Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh and Sheikhupura also expect rainfall.

Thunderstorms and strong winds are also likely in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Karak, and Waziristan.

Rain is expected in parts of Balochistan, including Zhob, Ziarat, and Barkhan. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has advised people to be careful and take safety steps.

In Punjab, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued guidelines to protect people and animals from the ongoing heatwave, especially in cattle markets that appear in large numbers before Eid ul Adha.

The Director General of PDMA has ordered arrangements for water and shade in these markets to help animals cope with the heat. Authorities have also been told to set up health and veterinary centers in the markets.

PDMA has warned that the heatwave may continue into June. They stress that taking proper precautions can help prevent the harmful effects of the extreme heat. Both animal sellers and buyers are encouraged to stay safe during this hot weather.