Rain, thunderstorms expected across Pakistan this week

Karachi: The Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light to moderate rainfall in various parts of the country this week.

According to the department, a westerly weather system is expected to enter the country from May 28, and rainfall with hailstorms is likely in the upper regions from May 27 to May 31.

The forecast further states that from May 27 to May 31, Kashmir, Gilgit, Islamabad, Murree, and Rawalpindi are expected to receive rain, while Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan may experience rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms.

From May 27 to May 30, lower Sindh, including Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Umerkot, and Tharparkar, is likely to witness thunderstorms. The department has also warned that crops may suffer damage due to the rain.