Punjab and KP cities experienced rain and hailstorms while further rain was predicted.

Several cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were hammered by heavy rain accompanied by high winds while several locations recorded hailstorms. Heavy rain caused a rain emergency to be issued in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Kohat, Karak, Mianwali and Dunyapur have witnessed severe downpour and water has accumulated in the low-lying areas.

Rain was also reported from Jhang, Chashma, Darya Khan, Kacha Gujrat, Pailan and other regions. Rainwater penetrated homes and streets and neighbourhoods were inundated in Kundian.

The rainfall also affected electrical supplies in some regions as feeders tripped, creating discomfort to residents.

Rawalpindi WASA managing director claimed that a rain emergency was issued due to heavy rains. All field officers have been mobilised while WASA staff and heavy machinery have been deployed in low-lying regions.

The officials said that the water flow in Nullah Lai was regular at five feet at Kattarian and two feet at Gawalmandi Bridge.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted rain with strong gusts and thunderstorm in different regions of the nation during next 24 hours.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are forecast in Islamabad and Kashmir, the Met Department said. Isolated regions like Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Khushab and Mianwali may also receive heavy rain.

Rain is also anticipated in Attock, Bahawalnagar, Chakwal, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Jhang, Jhelum, Lahore and other districts of Punjab.

Rain combined with strong gusts and thunderstorms may also occur at upper catchment areas of Ravi and Sutlej rivers, isolated heavy showers are likely.

Rain is forecast in Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Karak, Lakki Marwat and Tank in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while some parts of Gilgit-Baltistan may also receive rain.

Hot and dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of Sindh and Balochistan. The weather is expected to stay hot and humid in southern and plain parts during the next several days, while rain and thunderstorms may continue at certain places in upper and central areas.