The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a spell of rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall across various regions of the country from March 2 to March 4, 2025. A westerly weather system is expected to enter the western parts of Pakistan on March 2, bringing significant weather changes during the holy month of Ramadan.
Weather Forecast by Region
Balochistan (March 2-3)
Several areas, including Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Mastung, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chagai, Noushki, Kharan, Kalat, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Harnai, Zhob, and Sherani, are expected to witness rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall over hilly regions.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (March 2 night – March 4 afternoon)
Moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms with snowfall over mountainous areas are anticipated in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Haripur, Buner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi, Karak, Hangu, and Kohat.
Punjab & Islamabad (March 2 night – March 3)
Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Lahore, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh.
Light rain may also occur in Bhakkar, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Khanewal, Pakpattan, and Okara.
Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir (March 2 night – March 4 afternoon)
Rain, wind, and snowfall are expected in Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.
Sindh (March 2 night – March 3)
Light rain and thunderstorms may affect parts of Sukkur and Larkana.
Precautionary Measures
The PMD has advised tourists and travelers to stay cautious, as heavy rainfall and snowfall may cause landslides and road blockages in hilly areas. Farmers have been urged to plan agricultural activities accordingly. Authorities are also on high alert to prevent any unforeseen incidents.
