KEY POINTS
- Fresh western disturbance to affect Pakistan from April 5.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to see widespread rain, snowfall in mountainous areas.
- Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir to receive rain and snowfall.
- Flash flood risk in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir regions.
- Urban flooding expected in major cities on April 7-8.
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a fresh spell of widespread rain, windstorms and thunderstorms — accompanied by isolated heavy falls and hailstorms — across large parts of the country from April 5 to April 9, warning of possible flash floods, landslides and urban flooding in vulnerable areas.
According to the Met Office, a western disturbance is expected to enter Balochistan on the evening of April 5 and persist in upper regions till April 9, triggering rain and stormy weather in multiple provinces.
In Balochistan, rain-windstorms and thunderstorms are likely in districts including Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Khuzdar and Zhob from April 5 night to April 7 morning, while coastal areas such as Gwadar, Pasni and Ormara may receive rainfall on April 6.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, widespread rain-thunderstorms with snowfall over mountains are expected from April 6 to April 9 in areas including Chitral, Swat, Dir, Abbottabad, Peshawar and adjoining districts. Heavy falls and hailstorms are also likely at scattered places on April 7 and 8.
🌦️ Pakistan Weather Update, 04 April 2026
• Islamabad: Rain Mon night–Tue
• Upper KP: Heavy rain expected
• Punjab: Storms on Tuesday
• South: Rain in some areas#PakistanWeather #WeatherUpdate #PMD pic.twitter.com/PLNwYvwNG7— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) April 4, 2026
In Punjab and Islamabad, widespread rain-windstorms and thunderstorms are forecast from April 6 (evening/night) to April 9 in upper and central districts, including Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala and Sialkot.
Southern districts such as Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan are likely to receive rain on April 6 and 7.
Heavy rainfall and hailstorms are expected in Islamabad, the Potohar region and upper districts on April 7 and 8.
In Sindh, scattered rain-thunderstorms are expected in upper districts including Sukkur, Larkana and Jacobabad, while light to moderate rainfall is likely in Karachi, Hyderabad and surrounding areas on April 6.
In Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, moderate to heavy rain with snowfall over mountains is expected from April 5 night to April 9, with widespread thunderstorms and occasional heavy falls likely in Kashmir from April 6 to April 9.
The PMD has warned that landslides may occur in vulnerable hilly areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.
Flash flooding is expected in parts of northeast Balochistan and Kashmir on April 6, and in local streams and nullahs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from April 7 to 8.
Urban flooding is also likely in major cities including Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujrat, Gujranwala and Sialkot during April 7 and 8.
The department cautioned that windstorms, hailstorms and lightning could damage weak structures such as electric poles, billboards and solar panels, while standing crops in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh may also be affected.
Tourists and travellers have been advised to avoid unnecessary movement and remain cautious during the forecast period, while farmers have been urged to take preventive measures to protect crops. Daytime temperatures are expected to drop during the spell.
🏔️ Tourist Weather Alert Pakistan, 04 April 2026
• Mon–Thu: Rain & snow in northern areas
• Tue–Wed: Heavy rain & hail possible
• Landslide & flash flood risk
Ziarat: Rain Sun–Tue#PakistanWeather #TouristAlert #Snowfall #Rain pic.twitter.com/hsavEIabgU— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) April 4, 2026
Authorities have been directed to remain vigilant and take necessary steps to prevent any untoward situation.
