Various cities of Pakistan are expected to experience rain starting from Sunday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted on Saturday.

The department predicted that a system of westerly winds will enter the northern regions of the country tomorrow, with the system persisting until March 16.

Chitral, Murree, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir are set to experience rain from March 9 through March 6.

On Monday, rain is expected to lash the federal capital, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Peshawar, Charsadda and Mardan, with most cities of Punjab likely receiving rain from March 12 to 16.

The national weather body has also predicted thunderstorms with rain in some parts of Balochistan on March 14 and 15. Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta may record some urban flooding due to the rains.

Meanwhile, upper regions of the country are anticipated to experience heavy snowfall, which could result in road blockages.

The department has warned of possible landslides in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan due to heavy rains. The analysts have also advised fishermen, tourists and travellers to remain cautious and farmers have been advised to take necessary measures to protect crops from damage.