The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a storm and rain alert across most districts of the province, including Lahore, warning of dust-laden winds and thunderstorms from Wednesday through May 4.
According to a PDMA spokesperson, the alert has been issued under the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. In light of the expected weather system, all departments concerned, including school education, health, irrigation, construction and communication, local government, and livestock, have been put on high alert.
The PDMA has also directed agencies such as WASA, Punjab Police, and Civil Defense to stay vigilant and make necessary preparations.
“Citizens are advised to remain indoors and avoid open spaces during thunderstorms to protect themselves from lightning,” said DG PDMA, urging the public to call the PDMA emergency helpline 1129 in case of any incident.
KP also braces for heavy rainfall
Meanwhile, intermittent rain with thunder is also expected in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) starting Thursday, with forecasts predicting the spell to continue until May 4.
The PDMA KP has issued alerts for several districts, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Malakand, and Buner.
Rain and thundershowers are also expected in tribal districts such as Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, and central KP areas, including Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Bannu, Karak, and Kohat.
The PDMA has sent letters to local administrations across affected areas, advising them to remain alert and ensure emergency response mechanisms are in place.
