Pakistan Meteorological Department Forecasts Severe Weather Including Dust Storms and Thunderstorms June 11-13

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted severe weather conditions across most of Pakistan from June 11-13, triggered by a western disturbance approaching the upper parts of the country combined with moist currents from the Arabian Sea. The forecast includes scattered to widespread dust and windstorms, rain, thunderstorms, isolated heavy rainfall, and hail affecting major population centers including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar, and Muzaffarabad, as well as numerous smaller cities and regions. The PMD has warned of specific hazards including strong winds and hail that could damage weak structures such as solar panels and electric poles, urban flooding in major cities, and landslides in vulnerable mountainous areas. In response, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has directed all district administrations to maintain round-the-clock staffing at emergency operations centers, deploy additional resources to high-risk areas, and ensure timely dissemination of safety information. Emergency services including Motorway Police and Rescue 1122 have been directed to remain alert and provide regular traffic advisories and pre-positioned search and rescue capabilities.