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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning of possible flash floods in Balochistan and storm-related damage across several regions as a strong weather system moves into the country.
According to the advisory issued on previous day, heavy rains are expected to trigger flash flooding in Balochistan from Friday night through March 28. Local streams and nullahs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa may also experience flooding between March 28 and March 30.
The Met Office said a western disturbance is currently affecting central and southern parts of Pakistan and is likely to intensify, increasing the risk of severe weather conditions. Authorities warned that windstorms, hailstorms, and lightning could damage vulnerable infrastructure, including electricity poles, billboards, and solar panels.
Weather conditions on Friday are expected to remain mostly dry and partly cloudy in most areas, with chances of rain and thunderstorms in southern districts of Balochistan. However, the intensity of the system is forecast to increase on Saturday.
On Saturday evening and night, rain coupled with strong winds and thunderstorms is likely in Balochistan, upper and central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, کشمیر, and گلگت بلتستان. The PMD also warned of isolated heavy falls and possible hailstorms during this period.
The alert follows weather activity recorded over the past 24 hours, during which partly cloudy conditions prevailed across much of the country. Rain and thunderstorms were reported in north Balochistan, جنوبی پنجاب, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and کشمیر.
Rainfall data showed Barkhan receiving 25 mm, while Quetta recorded up to 8 mm in Samungli and 7 mm in Sheikh Manda. Other affected علاقوں included Zhob, Pishin, and Sibbi. In پنجاب, Kot Addu recorded 11 mm, while Multan and Layyah also received moderate rainfall.
In خیبر پختونخوا, Landi Kotal recorded 6 mm of rain, while Dir and Kalam received lighter showers. Garhi Dupatta in کشمیر also reported rainfall during the period.
Temperature readings remained high in southern سندھ, with Mithi recording the highest maximum temperature at 37°C, followed by Shaheed Benazirabad at 36°C, and Hyderabad and Tando Jam at 35°C.
The PMD urged relevant authorities to remain alert and advised the public to take precautionary measures, particularly in flood-prone and low-lying areas. Travelers and residents in vulnerable regions have been advised to monitor weather updates and avoid unnecessary movement during heavy rainfall.
The latest advisory highlights growing weather variability in Pakistan, where extreme events such as flash floods and storms have become more frequent, increasing risks to infrastructure and communities, particularly in provinces like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
