The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide weather advisory warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms across multiple provinces from April 1 to April 4, 2026.
A westerly weather system is expected to impact Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, bringing heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and snowfall in mountainous regions.
Key Alerts by Region:
- Balochistan: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and isolated hail expected in Quetta, Turbat, Panjgur, Gwadar, Khuzdar, Chaghi, Mastung, Kalat, and surrounding districts.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rain and thunderstorms with snowfall in mountains of Chitral, Swat, Dir, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and more. Isolated heavy falls possible.
- Punjab & Islamabad: Rain-thunderstorms with hail in Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and other districts. Heavy rain expected in Dera Ghazi Khan area.
- Sindh: Rain and thunderstorms with isolated hail in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Tharparkar, and other districts.
- Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir: Rain and thunderstorms with snowfall in Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, and nearby areas. Isolated hail in Kashmir.
Possible Impacts:
- Flash floods in northeast Balochistan and hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan and northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Landslides in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir.
- Damage to weak structures, crops, and electric poles due to hailstorms and strong winds.
- Drop in daytime temperatures across affected regions.
Authorities have urged farmers, tourists, and travelers to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel. The weather system is expected to continue beyond April 4, with updates to follow.
For real-time updates, visit the official Pakistan Meteorological Department portal or the Pak Weather mobile application.
