A dramatic shift in Pakistan’s weather is on the horizon as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide alert, forecasting widespread rain and thunderstorms until May 4 — even as a brutal heatwave scorches the southern regions.
Starting today, rain is expected to drench the upper and central parts of the country, including Islamabad, Murree, Galiyat, upper Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The PMD warns that certain areas may also experience heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and hailstorms — raising the risk of flash floods and landslides in hilly terrain.
From May 2 to 5, the wet weather will extend to parts of south Punjab and Balochistan, with cities such as Sukkur, Mirpurkhas, Khairpur, Tharparkar, Sanghar, and Umerkot expected to see scattered showers that could provide much-needed relief.
But as some regions brace for rain, others continue to boil. A punishing heatwave has gripped Sindh and southern Punjab, sending temperatures soaring to near-record levels. On Tuesday, Nawabshah hit a staggering 49°C — the hottest temperature recorded so far this year — with Rahim Yar Khan, Khairpur, Padidan, Rohri, and Dadu close behind at 48°C.
Other cities sweltered under oppressive heat: Hyderabad and Bahawalpur sizzled at 45°C, Multan hit 44°C, Peshawar and Muzaffarabad reached 41°C, while Lahore recorded 40°C. Karachi and Islamabad weren’t spared either, hitting 39°C and 38°C respectively.
In response, health officials and disaster management authorities have issued advisories urging citizens to stay hydrated, remain indoors during peak heat hours, and monitor weather updates closely as conditions continue to evolve.
With thunderclouds brewing and the heat intensifying, Pakistan is staring down a volatile weather week — one that could bring both relief and danger.
