Pakistan’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab had issued an alert warning of rain and hailstorms in parts of the province, a spokesperson said on Thursday.

Rain is expected in most districts from April 16 to April 19, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang and Gujranwala.

Showers have also been forecast for Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sargodha, Mianwali, Sheikhupura, Gujrat, Khushab and Mandi Bahauddin, while Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, Jhang, Chiniot, Bhakkar, Layyah, Rajanpur, Noorpur Thal and Dera Ghazi Khan are also likely to receive rain.

The PDMA said all commissioners and deputy commissioners had been alerted on the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Citizens have been advised to remain in safe places and avoid open areas during lightning.

Farmers have been urged to take precautionary measures in view of the weather conditions, while tourists have been advised to exercise caution when travelling to northern areas.