Rain, thunderstorms expected in KP, Punjab and upper parts of Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper and central Punjab, and other areas over the next six hours, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday. According to the PMD advisory issued on Sunday night, rain-bearing weather conditions were prevailing over much of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rain, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, is expected in Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Bajaur, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Swat, Malakand, Buner, Shangla, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Chitral, Kohat, Hangu and adjoining areas. The Met Office also forecast rain in parts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Attock and Mianwali. Some areas may receive heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms. The department advised the public to take necessary precautionary measures in view of the expected weather conditions and to stay updated through its latest forecasts and advisories.