LAHORE, October 9, 2026: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a weather alert forecasting rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms across several districts of the province between October 10 and 14.
Following the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, relevant departments and district administrations have been directed to remain on high alert and ensure preparedness for changing weather conditions.
According to the weather advisory issued on October 9, a westerly weather system is expected to enter the upper parts of Pakistan from Saturday, October 10, and persist until October 15, bringing intermittent rainfall and thunderstorms.
Rain Forecast for Lahore and Northern Punjab
The PDMA has forecast rain, windstorms and thunderstorms, with isolated hailstorms, in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot and Narowal.
Similar weather conditions are expected in Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar, Sargodha, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh and Faisalabad on October 10, 11, 13 and 14, with occasional breaks.
Meanwhile, Multan, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Sahiwal, Okara, Pakpattan and Khanewal are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms, including isolated hailstorms, on October 10, 11 and 13.
Temperatures Expected to Drop
The advisory indicates that daytime temperatures could decrease by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the forecast period.
Light snowfall is also possible over high mountainous areas.
The PDMA has warned that strong winds, lightning and hailstorms could damage vulnerable structures, electricity poles, advertising billboards, vehicles and solar panels.
Hailstorms may also affect standing crops in Punjab’s agricultural areas. Farmers have been advised to plan their activities according to the weather conditions.
District Administrations Directed to Remain Prepared
The authority has instructed commissioners, deputy commissioners and relevant departments to maintain round-the-clock staffing at District Emergency Operations Centres to ensure effective coordination.
Rescue 1122 has been directed to remain alert, with emergency response teams, equipment and additional personnel deployed to vulnerable areas where necessary.
The advisory also calls for timely clearance of drains, readiness of dewatering machinery and coordination among relevant agencies to address possible weather-related emergencies.
Motorway Police have been instructed to provide regular updates on road conditions and issue travel advisories to ensure public safety.
The PDMA has urged citizens to exercise caution during thunderstorms, avoid vulnerable structures and follow official weather updates.
Residents requiring emergency assistance can contact Rescue 1122 or the PDMA Punjab helpline at 1129.
