Pakistan Weather Next Week: Rain, Snow, and Storm Forecast
A westerly wave is set to affect Pakistan from the night of 29th December 2025. It will strengthen on 30th December and impact most upper and central regions. The system is expected to persist in northern and hilly areas until 2nd January 2026.
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The wave will bring rain, thunderstorms, and snow across multiple regions. Citizens in affected areas are advised to follow weather updates and take necessary precautions.
Balochistan and Sindh Weather Update
In Balochistan, heavy rain and thunderstorms with snow in hill regions are expected from 29th December night to 31st December. Cities likely to experience these conditions include: Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Harnai, Zhob, Kalat, Barkhan, Sibi, Loralai, Musakhel, Turbat, Gwadar, Jiwani, Lasbella, Kech, Awaran, Chagi, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Washuk, and Kharan.
In Sindh, light rain and isolated drizzle are expected on 30th December in cities like Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Larkana, Thatta, and Badin. Travelers should be cautious of slippery roads and minor local flooding.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rain and Snowfall Alert
The KP region will experience rain with thunderstorms and moderate to heavy snowfall in higher altitudes. Affected areas include: Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Bunner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Bannu, Karak, D.I. Khan, Tank, and Kohat.
Timing: 30th December to 1st January, with intermittent gaps. Commuters and residents in hilly zones should plan travel carefully due to potential snow-blocked roads.
Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir Forecast
In Gilgit-Baltistan, moderate snowfall, rain, and thunderstorms are expected in Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Guanche, and Shigar from 30th December (evening) to 2nd January (morning).
Similarly, Kashmir regions, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur, will experience moderate snowfall with rain and thunderstorms during the same period. Travelers should expect mountain road closures and travel hazards.
Punjab and Islamabad Rainfall Predictions
Murree and Galliyat are forecast to receive snowfall along with rain and thunderstorms from 30th December evening to 2nd January morning.
Other areas in Punjab, such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Potohar region, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, and Gujrat, are expected to experience isolated rain and thunderstorms from 31st December to 1st January.
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Southern and central Punjab cities like Mianwali, Bhakkar, Khushab, Noorpurthal, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Bahawalnagar, Muzaffargarh, Jhang, and Sahiwal may also see rain and thunderstorms on 31st December.
Weather Safety and Precautions
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Stay informed: Check daily updates for Pakistan weather next week.
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Travel safely: Avoid traveling in hilly or snow-covered areas during heavy rain or snowfall.
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Home safety: Ensure roofs and windows are secure, particularly in regions expecting storms.
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Flood preparedness: Keep emergency kits ready in flood-prone zones of Sindh and Balochistan.
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Road precautions: Drive carefully; wet or icy roads may lead to accidents.
Summary
The Pakistan weather next week is dominated by a westerly wave causing widespread rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall across multiple regions. Balochistan, Sindh, KP, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Punjab, and Islamabad are expected to experience varying intensity of rainfall and snow from 29th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026.
The upcoming weather will bring heavy rain, intermittent snow, and thunderstorms in hilly and lowland areas. Citizens, travelers, and authorities are advised to follow updates, take precautions, and prepare for possible travel disruptions and weather-related hazards.
Residents, travelers, and authorities should stay alert and prepared for winter weather conditions. Following updates on the Pakistan weather next week will help avoid travel disruptions, accidents, and other weather-related risks.
