Islamabad April 17 2025: Pakistan is expected to experience severe weather conditions over the coming two days, with a heatwave affecting southern regions and thunderstorms forecasted for the northern areas.
Heatwave conditions are likely to persist in Sindh, southern Punjab, and parts of Balochistan through April 18. Meanwhile, a westerly weather system is projected to enter the northern regions by the evening of April 16, lasting until April 20. This system is expected to bring the following weather impacts:
Rain, wind, and thunderstorms—with some heavy downpours—are anticipated in areas including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Buner, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Murree, Galliyat, Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), and Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from the evening/night of April 16 to April 20, with intermittent breaks. Isolated hailstorms are also possible.
Dust/thunderstorm-rain is expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Mianwali, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Khushab, Jhelum, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Faisalabad, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh on the evening/night of April 18 to the morning of April 20. Isolated hailstorms may occur during this time.
Dust storms and strong gusty winds are likely in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Layyah, Kot Addu, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur, Multan, Sahiwal, Khanewal, Pakpattan Sharif, Vehari, and Okara on April 18 and 19.
Advisories and Potential Impacts:
Wind, dust storms, hailstorms, and lightning could damage weak structures such as electric poles, trees, solar panels, and vehicles.
Farmers should plan wheat harvesting and other agricultural activities in line with the forecast.
There is a risk of landslides in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree, and Galliyat.
People are advised to avoid direct sunlight during daytime hours and stay well-hydrated.
