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In parts of Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a heavy halt was pushed by a heavy storm on Wednesday afternoon, scattered the car windscreen, damaged solar panels, and snatched the branches of the trees.
In Islamabad, the storm attacked the Met Office without warning and lasted for about 35 minutes, with strong winds and big rocks hammering everything in their way. Tarnol was one of the worst affected areas, where several trees were overthrown, causing traffic disruption.
The rain also mobilized the flash floods in some of the lower parts of the capital, and already pressed the drainage system and removed the passengers from the guard.
Many politicians turned to X to share their stormy experiences, and described both the wild weather as severe and strangely refreshing – a dramatic magic that took a warm break from the heat.
Storm disrupts power supply
According to a spokesman for the power efficacy, heavy rains and hail disrupt the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) power distribution system.
Power supply was suspended in many 11KV feeders due to safety errors and tripping. The affected areas include Golra, PHA, Pir Meher Ali Shah, F -10 Marcaz, National Police Foundation, Service Road East, Carridge Factory, Patriota, Upper Topha, Pir Sohwa, Medina Colony, and Airport Society.
The new race course also affected the feeder, Abu Bakr Shakil, Khaban Sir Syed, Faizabad, and Committee Square. Others included Japan Road, Cantra, 502 workshops, Sukho, Sangjani, Shahullah Dutta, Machine Palace, Gujar Khan, Domley, and Code Kala.
The spokesman said that IESCO operations and construction teams had first restored power in most areas.
The spokesman added, “ISCO’s chief engineer Mohammad Naeem Jan is directly monitoring the restoration work.”
Extreme weather warning
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has predicted the utmost summer conditions, warning to accelerate heatwaves, which could increase the risk of forest fires in the mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Potohar region, Marri and nearby areas.
The three-month forecast (April-June), which is presented to reporters in the NEOC, indicates that storms are expected in the Arabian Sea during May and June, which has possible effects on nearby coastal areas.
The report indicates that the summer season will be higher than usual and less than average rainfall. This extreme heat is expected to cause heat waves, especially in southern Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan.
Temperatures in southern Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan can climb up to 45 degrees Celsius, especially cities like Karachi, Badin, Lakana, Umerkot, Tharparkar and Matari.
It is expected that the temperature will be scored, Shakirpur, Dadu, Singhhar, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Lahore, while Gilgit -Baltistan and Chitral face a double challenge.
The combination of high temperature and low rainfall is likely to reduce agricultural production nationwide, which is likely to potentially reduce crops, water shortages and food safety challenges.
The NDMA urged the public to avoid high heat exposure, especially during sun hours, and take precautions to prevent heat -related diseases. Following these protective measures can help minimize health risks during high temperatures.
