The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms across upper and central regions of the country on May 23 and 24.
Thunderstorms and lightning are likely to hit regions such as Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, and Galiyat. Rain is also expected in Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Jhelum, Mianwali, Chakwal, Attock, Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, and Sheikhupura.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) will likely see strong winds and thunderstorms across many districts. These include Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Karak, and Waziristan.
In Balochistan, areas like Zhob, Ziarat, and Barkhan could also experience rainfall.
The PMD urged people to remain cautious and follow safety guidelines during this changing weather.
At the same time, the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) released heatwave safety measures for cattle markets ahead of Eid ul Adha. As animal markets begin operating across rural and urban areas, the PDMA Director General instructed local authorities to arrange water supplies for animals and build temporary sheds at these sites.
They also ordered the setup of veterinary and medical health camps in all cattle markets to ensure safety for both animals and people.
The PDMA reminded the public that “with precautionary measures we can avoid the adverse effect of severe heat and the heatwave conditions expected to persist in June.”
They also urged both cattle sellers and buyers to remain careful in case of rough weather.
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