Summary Sindh is likely to remain predominantly hot and dry from May 18 to 23
(Web Desk) - The National Disaster Management Authority has forecast a gradual rise in temperatures across Pakistan starting May 18, alongside scattered rain, thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms in several regions of the country.
According to an advisory issued by the NDMA’s National Emergency Operation Centre, parts of Punjab are expected to experience scattered rain, thunderstorms, windstorms and isolated hailstorms between May 19 and 22. Areas likely to be affected include Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Gujranwala, Multan, Sahiwal, Okara, Sialkot, Kasur and Lahore, along with nearby districts.
The authority added that temperatures in Punjab are expected to continue rising until May 23.
Meanwhile, Sindh is likely to remain predominantly hot and dry from May 18 to 23, with temperatures steadily increasing across the province.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, isolated rain, thunderstorms, windstorms and hailstorms are forecast for Chitral, Dir, Mingora, Batkhela, Thal, Karak, Bannu, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Swat, Peshawar and Landi Kotal, as well as surrounding areas. Temperatures in the province are also expected to rise gradually.
For Balochistan, the NDMA said scattered rain, thunderstorms, windstorms and isolated hailstorms are likely from May 19 to 22 in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Chaman and Khuzdar, along with adjoining areas.
Despite the possibility of rain in some districts, Balochistan is expected to remain mostly hot and dry, with temperatures steadily climbing across the province.
In Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, isolated rainfall, thunderstorms, windstorms and hailstorms are expected in Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Ghizer, Diamer, Astore, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Bhimber, Kotli, Bagh, Garhi Dupatta and Kahuta, including surrounding areas.
The advisory highlights a mixed weather pattern across the country, with brief spells of rain and storm activity expected in several regions even as temperatures continue to rise nationwide.
