The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert forecasting widespread windstorms and rain-thunderstorms across the upper and central parts of the country from the night of May 27 to May 31.
The department said that moist currents are entering the upper and central regions, and a westerly wave is expected to move into northern areas by May 28, triggering active weather patterns.
Areas likely to be affected include Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Karak and Waziristan.
Isolated heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and lightning are also forecast.
Light to moderate rain and windstorms are also expected in parts of Balochistan and southern Punjab including Multan, Bahawalpur, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Zhob between May 27 and May 30, with breaks in between.
The PMD warned that strong winds, dust-thunderstorms, and hail could damage vulnerable structures such as power lines, trees, solar panels, and vehicles—particularly in exposed areas like Islamabad and adjoining regions.
Farmers have been advised to plan agricultural activities accordingly, while the general public, travellers, and tourists are urged to remain cautious during the active weather spell.
The PMD has also directed relevant authorities to stay on alert and take preventive measures to avoid disruptions or hazards.
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