LAHORE: Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert forecasting dust-thunderstorms and rain in several districts of the province from Monday night to Saturday. According to a PDMA advisory issued on Monday, a westerly weather system is expected to affect the upper parts of the country from the night of May 18 and is likely to persist till May 23. The authority predicted rain, windstorms and isolated hailstorms in Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Khushab, Bhakkar, Layyah, Sargodha, Mianwali, Faisalabad, Jhang, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Okara, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot and Narowal with occasional gaps during the forecast period. PDMA Director General Umar Javed said that alerts had been issued to all commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province to ensure a timely response to any untoward situation. The advisory warned that strong winds and lightning could damage vulnerable structures, including electricity poles, billboards and solar panels. The PDMA directed district administrations to ensure round-the-clock staffing at emergency operation centres, maintain coordination among departments, and deploy additional staff and resources in high-risk areas. Motorway police and local administrations were also asked to provide timely traffic advisories and guidance to commuters during the spell. Javed advised citizens to avoid open spaces and to avoid taking shelter under trees during lightning and thunderstorms. He urged farmers to take precautionary measures to protect crops from adverse weather conditions. He also directed tourists travelling to northern areas to remain updated about weather conditions and to adopt precautionary measures during travel. The PDMA also urged citizens to contact its helpline at 1129 in case of emergencies. At least three persons were killed and 24 were injured in rain and windstorm-related incidents across Punjab within 36 hours last week. Around the same time, the Nat­ional Disaster Manage­m­ent Authority (NDMA) and National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) issued a nationwide weather alert warning of thunderstorms, hea­vy rain and hailstorms in several parts of the country for 12 to 24 hours. Heavy rains and storms in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in April left at least five people dead and several others injured.

Pakistan’s first three-day 100-mile ultra-trail race, Savage 100, was held in Galiyat from August 28 to 30, attracting 48 runners who tested their endurance on challenging mountain trails. Organized by Extreme Adventures, the race was held along the Bridal Track from Namli Gali to Barmai Gali. Participants covered approximately 40 kilometres each day, with an […]

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms across northern regions. The weather system is expected to affect several areas from August 28 through September 6. Authorities have warned residents about possible flooding and other weather-related risks. According to the PMD advisory, rain is likely in Murree, Galiyat, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. […]

LAHORE – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert for the sixth spell of monsoon rains, forecasting rainfall across most districts of the province from the night of August 16 to August 21. According to a PDMA spokesperson, rain is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang, Attock, Sialkot, Narowal, […] The post Sixth monsoon spell: Heavy rain forecast across Punjab until August 21 appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News.

WEB DESK: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a fresh spell of monsoon rains across most parts of the country from July 28 to August 5, warning of heavy downpours, strong winds, and thunderstorms in several regions. According to the Met Office, heavy rainfall is expected in Azad Kashmir, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree and the Galiyat**,** raising the possibility of urban flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in hilly regions. Most districts of Punjab are also likely to receive rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms. Cities including Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Sialkot, along with surrounding areas, are expected to witness intermittent showers. At the same time, southern Punjab is predicted to receive the fresh spell between July 31 and August 3. The Met department also predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in key areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These regions include the upper and central districts, including Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Swat, Chitral and Kohistan. Gilgit-Baltistan and surrounding areas are expected to experience prolonged rain, which the locals will see from July 28 to August 6. The northeastern and southern Balochistan, including Quetta, Zhob, Khuzdar, Sibi and Gwadar, are likely to receive showers during the forecast period. In Sindh, however, a few areas are expected to receive rain from July 31 to August 20, with Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas and Thatta among the areas likely to be affected. The weather department has warned that several locations could experience heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms during the monsoon spell. It advised citizens to take precautionary measures, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding, landslides and weather-related disruptions. The post PMD forecasts widespread monsoon rains across Pakistan through August 5 appeared first on HUM News English.

WEBDESK: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the country between July 10 and 13, with the likelihood of heavy downpours in some areas. According to the Met Office, rain is expected in parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan during the forecast period. In Punjab, upper districts, the Potohar region, Islamabad, Murree, Galiyat and other northern areas are likely to receive rain. Thunderstorms are also expected in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal and Jhelum, while Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal and Hafizabad are also forecast to receive rainfall. The PMD said Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab and Bhakkar are likely to experience rain, while Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal and Pakpattan could receive heavy showers. Rain is also expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan. Most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms, including Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kohat and Hangu, as well as the upper districts of Swat, Upper and Lower Dir, Chitral, Shangla, Buner, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad. The Met Office has also forecast intermittent rainfall in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan from July 11 to 13, including Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Bagh, Haveli, Poonch, Kotli, Mirpur and Bhimber, and Gilgit, Skardu, Astore, Diamer, Ghizer, Ghanche, Shigar, Nagar and Hunza. In Balochistan, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the northeastern districts, including Zhob, Sherani, Musakhel, Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu and Ziarat. Meanwhile, upper and central Sindh are likely to receive rain on July 12 and 13, with showers forecast in Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Ghotki, Khairpur and Naushahro Feroze. The post Rain forecast for most parts of Pakistan from July 10 to 13: PMD appeared first on HUM News English.

ISLAMABAD – Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms swept through parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Islamabad, and the Galiyat region, breaking the ongoing heatwave and cooling temperatures. In Islamabad, dark clouds turned day into dusk, followed by strong winds and downpours that led to waterlogging in several areas of the capital and its surroundings. AJK, […] The post Storms and heavy rains break heatwave in AJK, Islamabad, and Galiyat appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News.

ABBOTTABAD – The district administration on Monday imposed a ban on tourist entry into Galiyat amid heavy snowfall. Authorities have urged travelers to avoid unnecessary trips to the areas to prevent difficulties caused by extreme weather conditions. Meanwhile, the Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) and district police enforce measure at entry points. Tourists in Galiyat have […] The post Tourists barred from entering Galiyat due to heavy snowfall appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News.

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Following heavy snowfall measuring up to one foot across Galiyat late last night, snow clearance operations were initiated on the directions of the Provincial Government to facilitate tourists and the local community. Field staff and machinery of the Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) were mobilized early this morning and are actively engaged in clearing town roads […]

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert for a new spell of monsoon rain, beginning on July 20 and expected to last till July 25. According to PDMA, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and dusty winds are likely to hit several districts. The areas expected to be affected include Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, […]

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert for the fourth spell of monsoon rains in Punjab. Strong winds, dust storms, and heavy rainfall are expected in many districts from July 20 to 25. The PDMA stated that areas like Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Gujranwala […]

During the three-day Eidul Azha holidays, more than 652,000 tourists visited various tourist destinations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The spokesperson of KP Tourism Authority told media that in Galiyat, 177,000 tourists visited, while Naran-Kaghan saw 168,000 visitors besides Malam Jabba had 160,000 tourists, and Upper Dir received 85,000 visitors. Director General of the Tourism Authority, Habib […]

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in many parts of the country starting today. This rainy spell is expected to last until May 4. Areas like Islamabad, Murree, Galiyat, upper Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir will likely receive showers. According to PMD, some places might also see heavy […]