A new rain spell is set to enter Pakistan, with the Met Office forecasting rain, hailstorms, and snowfall on higher elevations from March 25 to 27.

Western winds are expected to bring rain across northern regions starting tomorrow. Mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir may witness both rain and snowfall.

According to the new weather alert, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab’s plains are likely to experience heavy windstorms accompanied by hail.

The Met Office further stated that intermittent rain is expected in Murree, Galyat, Islamabad, and parts of Punjab during March 25-27. Meanwhile, parts of Balochistan and Sindh may face rain and dusty winds on March 25 and 26.

The weather department has also warned that strong winds and hailstorms could damage standing crops in the plains of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.