NDMA issues rain forecast for northern regions

The NDMA on Saturday issued a rain alert for Punjab, K-P, AJK, and G-B from April 12 to 17.

According to the NDMA, intermittent rain was expected in Punjab, K-P, AJK, and G-B, accompanied by thunderstorms, dust storms, and strong winds, with chances of hailstorms at isolated locations.

"Rainfall is expected in Islamabad and several cities of Punjab, including Murree, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Gujrat, Sialkot, Lahore, Mianwali, and Mandi Bahauddin," it added.

The NDMA said Sindh and Balochistan are likely to experience hot and dry weather, with a moderate rise in temperatures."