ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5 April, 2026) The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert on possible weather conditions across the country, stating that the current situation is in line with the forecast issued in January.
According to the alert, westerly winds are likely to bring rain with strong and gusty winds over most parts of the country during the next 12 to 24 hours.
Snowfall is also expected in the upper and mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. Azad Kashmir And Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the same period.
Thunderstorms, wind gusts and hail are likely to occur in various parts of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are also expected to witness thunderstorms in the next 12 to 24 hours.
Rain and gusty winds are expected in Chitral and Dir. SwatKalam, Mingora, Batagram, PeshawarMansoura, AbbottabadHaripur, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardancharsada, KohatKarak, BanoFor Marwat, a tank, De Khan Waziristan.
In Islamabad and many cities of Punjab including Murree, RawalpindiAttock, Gujar Khan, Jhelum, Chakwal, Gujarat, GujranwalaHafizabad, Sialkot, Chiniot, Jhang, Faisalabad And in Mandi Bahauddin, snow storms and thunderstorms are expected during the next 12 to 24 hours. Rainfall is also expected in Narowal, Sargodha, Jhang and Faisalabad. Lahore, Sahiwal,Kasur,Gojra,Lea,Borewala,Okara, DJ Khan, Multan and Bahawalpur.
In Sindh, rain is expected with strong winds and thundershowers Karachi, HyderabadThatta, Badin, Sujwal, Jamshoro, Dadu, Khairpur, Socor, LarkanaJacobabad, Shikarpur, Ghotki, Nowshera Feroz, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, Umerkot, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Tando Allah Yar, and Tando Muhammad Khan in the next 12 to 24 hours.
Rains are also expected in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir including Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ganesh, Astur, Diamer, Khurmang, Shigar, Ghizer, Nagar, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Rawalakot, Haveli, Poonch, Kotli, Mirpur, Bhimber and Neelum Valley.
Storms and thunderstorms are also expected in cities of Balochistan including QuettaDhob, Loralai, Dera Bugti, Ziarat, Kalat, Qila Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, Shaman, Pishin, Barkhan, Sibi, Nushki, Khuzdar, Awaran, Ashok, Panjjor, Turbat, Gwadar and Lasbela in the next 12 to 24 hours, along with rain and strong winds.
The National Disaster Management Authority warned that strong winds, lightning and snowstorms could damage vulnerable buildings, trees, standing crops and power lines.
Roads are likely to become slippery due to rain, which may disrupt traffic flow, while snowfall in mountainous areas may also affect travel.
There is a risk of landslides in mountainous areas due to continuous rainfall. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary items He travelsDrive carefully and follow weather warnings. People are urged to stay away from trees, structures and vulnerable structures during strong winds and storms.
It advised tourists and travelers to check weather and road conditions before heading to the northern regions.
The National Disaster Management Authority directed all provincial and district authorities to remain alert and prepared to deal with the expected weather conditions.