Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rainfall in several parts of the country from today, with the wet spell form expected to continue until May 4.

Upper and central regions including Islamabad, Murree, Galiyat, Upper Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltist and AJK, are likely to receive rainfall during this period.

Some areas may experience heavy showers and hailstorms according to MET Office.

Rain is also expected from 2 to 5 May in parts of South Punjab and Balochistan. Cities including Sukkur, Mirpurkhas, Khairpur, Tharparkar, Sanghar and Umerkot can witness scattered showers.

Meanwhile, a severe heat wave has grabbed parts of Sindh where temperatures have risen.

On Tuesday, Nawabshah recorded the highest temperature at 49 ° C, followed by 48 ° C in Rahim Yar Khan, Khairpur, Padidan, Rohri and Dadu. Hyderabad and Bahawalpur so high at 45 ° C, while Multan registered 44 ° C.

Temperatures reached 41 ° C in Peshawar and Muzaffarabad, 40 ° C in Lahore and 39 ° C in Karachi. Islamabad reported 38 ° C, Quetta 37 ° C and Gilgit 34 ° C.

Authorities have advised the public to remain hydrated, avoid unnecessary journeys in peak times and remain up to date on the weather winding.