The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday issued an alert for more rain, thunderstorms and snowfall across various parts of the country, as a new system of westerly winds is expected to enter most regions within the next 12 to 24 hours.

According to the NDMA, strong winds, dust storms and widespread rain are likely in many areas.

Snowfall is expected in the upper and mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The authority said rain is expected in Islamabad, Murree, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Gujar Khan, Gujrat and Gujranwala.

Thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds are also expected in Hafizabad, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin and Lahore.

Rain is also expected in Khushab, Sargodha, Jhang, Faisalabad, Kasur, Okara, Bahawalpur, Burewala, Multan, Dera Ismail Khan, Narowal, Chiniot, Nankana Sahib, Pakpattan and Sahiwal.

In addition, rainfall is expected in Haripur, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Astore, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Rawalakot, Haveli, Poonch, Kotli, Neelum Valley, Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Qila Saifullah, Pishin, Chaman, Kohlu, Duki and Harnai.

The NDMA also warned of thunderstorms and gusty winds in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Mingora, Battagram, Peshawar and Abbottabad.

It stated that strong winds, lightning and possible hailstorms could damage weak structures, trees and power lines.

The authority warned that continuous rainfall in mountainous areas may increase the risk of landslides.

All provincial and district authorities have been directed to remain on high alert and take necessary precautions to deal with the expected weather conditions.