Rain with thunderstorms predicted in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Rain coupled with thunderstorms is predicted In upper parts of the country including Islamabad and its surrounding areas today (Thursday).

The meteorological department has forecast rain in several areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir. Upper regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are also expected to experience rainfall. Similarly, a few places in upper Punjab Rawalpindi and Islamabad may witness thunderstorms and rain.

Rain is also predicted for Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar, Badin, and Umerkot. In Balochistan, Khuzdar, Lasbela, and Awaran are likely to experience thunderstorms and rain.

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In Punjab, rain is anticipated in Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Talagang, Chakwal, and Jhelum. Other regions expecting rainfall include Gujrat, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar, Sargodha, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh. Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Okara, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Lahore, and Hafizabad are also on the list.

Moreover, Mandi Bahauddin, Wazirabad, Sialkot, Narowal, and Gujranwala are also expected to receive rain. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dera Ismail Khan, Taunsa, Layyah, and Rajanpur are likely to experience rainfall, as reported by the Meteorological Department.

Rain is also forecasted for Dir, Swat, Malakand, Bajaur, Kohistan, Chitral, Shangla, Battagram, and Mansehra. Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, and Charsadda are expected to receive rainfall. Additionally, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, and Waziristan may also see rain.