Sources: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) | Updated: March 14, 2026
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a Pakistan weather forecast warning of a significant westerly wave approaching northwestern Pakistan on Saturday evening (March 14). The system is expected to persist until March 16 morning.
Regions under the PMD weather alert
According to the Pakistan Met Office forecast, the westerly wave will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with moderate rain and thunderstorms across Pakistan. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts — including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, and Dera Ismail Khan — along with Balochistan (Zhob, Ziarat, Chaman), Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir are on high alert. Snowfall over northern Pakistan’s high mountains is also expected, with isolated hailstorms in KPK and Punjab remaining a possibility.
Rain & thunderstorms forecast for Lahore, Islamabad & Punjab
The rain and thunderstorm forecast for Lahore, Islamabad, and central Punjab covers the period from the night of March 14 to March 16 morning, with occasional breaks. Cities including Rawalpindi, Murree, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Sargodha, and Sheikhupura fall within the affected zone. The PMD notes daytime temperatures may drop by 3–4°C in upper regions during this period.
Second western disturbance on March 17
A second western disturbance in Pakistan is forecast to approach the country’s western parts on the night of March 17, potentially extending unsettled conditions further. Residents and travelers are advised to stay updated via the official PMD weather update today portal.
Safety advisory
Farmers should protect crops from hail and sudden temperature drops. Travelers planning trips to northern and mountainous areas are urged to check road conditions, as snowfall may cause closures or landslide risk. Follow official PMD advisories for the latest updates.