The Meteorological Department has forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in several parts of the country from today till June 13, bringing relief during the ongoing heatwave.

According to the department, weather conditions are expected to change across Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Balochistan, with chances of rain and strong winds in many areas.

Officials said there is also a possibility of intense cloud activity in Lahore this evening. Wind speed in the city has been recorded at 16 kilometres per hour, while humidity levels have reached 46 percent.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stormy rains and hailstorms are likely in several areas. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said thunderstorms are expected in the upper districts of Malakand and Hazara divisions.

Rain and hail are also forecast for Chitral, Dir, Swat and Abbottabad, while wind and rain are likely in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Kohat, Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan.

In Karak and nearby areas, rain with strong winds has already helped reduce temperatures, bringing some relief to residents.