Rains, thundershower expected from June 13

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a spell of dust storms and rain-thundershowers with occasional gaps in upper and central parts of the country from June 13-16.

The prevailing severe heatwave conditions are likely to subside during this period.

According to the Met Office, moist currents were currently penetrating the upper parts of the country, while a westerly wave was also likely to approach the region on June 13.

Under the influence of these weather systems, dust storms and rain-thundershowers, accompanied by isolated hailstorms, are expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, and Abbottabad from June 13-16 with occasional gaps.

Duststorm and thunder-rain are also expected in all the districts of southern Punjab and upper Sindh during the same period.

The PMD has warned that windstorms, dust-thunderstorms, hailstorms, and lightning may cause damage to loose structure.