ISLAMABAD: Rain was reported in Islamabad and surrounding areas on Monday, bringing cooler weather to the federal capital.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain in several parts of the country. Light rain was reported in parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Attock.
According to the weather department, heavy rain is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Taxila, Murree and the Galiyat region. Meanwhile, heavy rain has been forecast in Peshawar over the next 24 hours.
Rain is also expected in Chitral, Lower Dir, Bajaur, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda and Swat.
In Kohistan, rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms is expected. Similar conditions have been forecast for Kurram, Kohat, Bannu and Lakki Marwat.
In Dera Ismail Khan, rain accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms is expected. The weather department has also warned that strong winds and rain could damage weak infrastructure, mud houses and electricity poles.
Heavy Rain, Hail Reported in KP
Meanwhile, heavy rain and hail were reported in Nowshera in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Crops and orchards were damaged in some areas.
As a result of the rain, water levels rose in streams and drains. Water was also reported to have accumulated on roads in several areas.
Rain accompanied by thunderstorms was also reported in Lower Dir and surrounding areas. In Malakand’s Dargai tehsil and nearby areas, severe hail damaged the windows of several parked vehicles.
In Peshawar, intermittent drizzle continued. Heavy rain has also been forecast for the city over the next 24 hours.
Meanwhile, light rain was reported in Islamabad. The local administration has placed relevant departments on alert in view of the weather forecast.
