Rain, thunderstorm forecast in various parts of country during next 48-hours

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, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. 

According to the Met Office, moist winds were 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.

Rainfall is also predicted in areas of Balochistan including Zhob, Ziarat and Barkhan.