The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts a significant weather system affecting multiple regions during Ramadan. A shallow westerly wave will enter northern areas on March 9 (evening/night), intensifying from March 12 through March 16.
Regional Weather Outlook
Northern Areas (March 9-16)
Rain, wind, thunderstorms and mountain snow expected in:
- Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Bunner
- Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai
- Murree, Galliyat
- Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar)
- Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur)
Precipitation will continue with intermittent breaks.
Islamabad and KP (March 10)
Rain, wind, and thunderstorms forecast for:
- Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Haripur
- Kurram, Bannu, Waziristan
- Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi
- Karak, Hangu, Kohat, Khyber
Punjab and KP (March 12-16)
Moderate rain with some heavy falls expected in:
- Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal
- Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin
- Sargodha, Khushab, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal
- Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Jhang, T.T. Singh
- Mianwali, D.I. Khan
This system will persist until March 16 morning.
Balochistan, South Punjab, and Sindh (March 14-15)
Rain, wind, thunderstorms and mountain snow predicted for:
- Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Mastung, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah
- Chagi, Noushki, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Harnai, Zhob, Sherani
- Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalnagar, Okara, Bhakkar, Layyah, Kot Adu
- Rahim Yar Khan, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana
- Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Okara
Safety Concerns and Public Advisories
Road Conditions
Moderate to heavy rain and snowfall may cause road closures and hazardous driving conditions in:
- Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Chitral, Dir, Swat
- Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla
- Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli
These conditions are most likely on March 10 and March 12-15.
Mountain Hazards
- Landslides and avalanches possible in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir
- Hailstorms expected in isolated locations across upper KP, upper Punjab, Islamabad, and Kashmir
Travel and Agriculture
- Tourists and travelers should avoid unnecessary mountain travel from March 13-16
- Farmers should adjust agricultural activities based on forecast conditions
The Met Office urges all citizens to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary safety precautions.
