The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a weather advisory regarding dust storms, thunderstorms, and rain in different parts of the country from Tuesday to Friday.

The advisory quotes the detailed forecast of the Met Office, predicting dust storms, thunderstorms, and rain under the influence of a westerly wave likely to approach the country from Tuesday.

Under the influence, scattered dust storms, thunderstorms, and rain, accompanied by isolated heavy falls and hailstorms, are expected in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab, with occasional gaps.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, scattered rain, wind, and thunderstorms, accompanied by isolated heavy falls and hailstorms, are likely in central and southern districts of the province. Dust storms, thunderstorms, and rain are also expected in northeastern Balochistan, while in Sindh, dust storms, thunderstorms, and rain are likely in the upper parts of the province.

In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, scattered rain-wind/thunderstorms, with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms, are expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur with occasional gaps.        

Rain, wind, and thunderstorms are also expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, including Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar.

The Met Office has warned that windstorms, hailstorms and lightning may damage vulnerable structures, including solar panels, electric poles and billboards, during the forecast period.

It has also warned of landslides in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

All concerned ministries and departments have been advised to ensure necessary measures to prevent any untoward situation during the forecast period.