Met Office informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter in Balochistan on 25th (night) and may grip upper parts of the country on 26th February. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Balochistan:
  Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) with few heavy falls is expected in Chaghi, Noushki, Kharan, Panjgur, Gwadar, Awaran, Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbella, Sibbi, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Zhob, Sherani, Barkhan, Musakhel and Kohlu on 25th (night) & 26th Feb.
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
  Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Mohmand, Bajaur, Khyber, Kurram, Kohat, Bannu and Waziristan from 25th (night) to 27th Feb with occasional gaps. Isolated hailstorm may also occur during the period.
• Gilgit Baltistan/Kashmir:
  Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 25th (night) to 27th Feb with occasional gaps. Isolated hailstorm may also occur during the period.
• Punjab/Islamabad:
  Light to moderate rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Khushab and Sargodha, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ghazi Khan on 26th (evening/night) & 27th Feb. Isolated hailstorm may also occur during the period.
• Sindh
  Cloudy weather with gusty winds is expected in southern parts of the province on 25th & 26th Feb.

Possible Impacts and advises:

• • Snowfall may disrupt and cause closure of roads in north Balochistan and heavy rain may cause flash flooding in local nullahs/streams in Balochistan particularly in Gwadar, Ketch, Panjgur and Awaran districts on 26th February.
• Snowfall may disrupt roads in Murree, Galiyat, Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum valley, Bagh, Poonch and Haveli on 26th (evening/night) & 27th February.
• Possibility of landslides in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan cannot be ruled out during the forecast period.
• Wind-thunderstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, Vehicles and solar panels etc.
• Farmers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the spell.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.