Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast severe hot and dry weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours.
However, strong winds (dust-thunderstorm) are expected in Sukkur, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Larkana, Moenjo Daro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, Khairpur and Noshero Feroze. Mainly, severe hot and dry weather is likely to prevail in the province.
Meanwhile; The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority issued a province-wide alert for thunderstorms, rain and possible hailstorms on Saturday after widespread showers were recorded in several districts over the past 24 hours.
Rain is expected in most parts of the province, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Bhakkar, Layyah, Faisalabad, Jhang, Okara, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sargodha, Mianwali, Sheikhupura, Khushab, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Kot Addu and Mandi Bahauddin.
Lahore, Sialkot and Narowal are also expected to receive rainfall as weather activity continues across central and northern Punjab.
PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia said commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province had been placed on alert. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) in Lahore has also directed operational staff to remain in the field in view of possible urban flooding and rainfall-related disruptions. Residents have been advised to stay in safe locations during lightning storms and avoid open areas during periods of thunder and strong winds.