NDMA issues weather advisory for June 2 to 7

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued an impact-based weather advisory covering the period from June 2 to June 7, warning of persistent hot and dry conditions across most of the country, with isolated rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms expected in select northern and northeastern regions.

According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), high temperatures will dominate much of Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan throughout the week.

However, intermittent weather disturbances may affect parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), with potential implications for local communities and agriculture.

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In Punjab, scorching and arid conditions are forecast for most areas. However, sporadic thunderstorms, windstorms, and duststorms may impact Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan, especially between June 2 and 5.

Balochistan will continue to experience hot and dry weather in districts including Quetta, Turbat, Gwadar, Khuzdar, and Zhob. Similar conditions will prevail across Sindh, with Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, and Mirpurkhas expected to remain under intense heat.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while most regions will face hot and dry weather, northern areas such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Malakand, Abbottabad, and Kurram could receive isolated showers and thunderstorms from June 2 to 6.

Partly cloudy skies with chances of isolated rain and thunderstorms are also expected in GB and AJK, including Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Muzaffarabad, and Mirpur, continuing through June 7.

The NDMA has urged all provincial and district disaster management authorities to remain on high alert, enhance emergency preparedness, and coordinate closely with local response units to ensure timely action.

The Authority has advised the public to limit unnecessary travel, especially in hilly or flood-prone areas, and to secure vulnerable infrastructure such as trees, power lines, and solar panels.

The weather department has advised farmers to take protective measures to safeguard standing crops against hailstorms and strong winds, while tourists and travelers are encouraged to exercise caution during outdoor or mountainous activities.