PMD Forecasts Rain and Hail in Lahore and Islamabad on 6 and 7 October 2026

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) expects rain, thunderstorms and isolated hail in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and the upper north on 6 and 7 October 2026. A westerly wave is behind it. Day temperatures may fall by 2 to 4°C. From 8 October PMD forecasts mainly dry weather again.

We read PMD's weekly outlook, its daily forecast and its press release on the weather.gov.pk website on the morning of 7 October. We also read the weather advisory that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued on 5 October. The outlook was issued on 6 October and covers 6 to 12 October.

This changes last week's picture. The PMD outlook issued on 2 October showed a dry week with isolated rain only in the far north. The new outlook puts rain and hail over much of Punjab as well.

PMD expects rain and isolated hail until 7 October

PMD says a westerly wave, a weather system that moves in from the west, entered the upper parts of the country on the night of 5 October. It is likely to stay until 7 October. Rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected, and isolated hailstorm or heavy rain is also likely.

"Isolated places" is PMD's term for a few scattered spots, not a whole district. Even on a stormy day, some streets in a named city stay dry.

Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar are named for rain on 6 and 7 October

PMD's daily forecast, issued at 17:30 on 6 October, names Islamabad and surrounding areas for rain on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. It names Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Murree and Galiyat in Punjab on Tuesday night. On Wednesday the Punjab list narrows to the north and northeast, which still includes Lahore, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala and Sialkot.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PMD names Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Swat, Dir, Chitral, Kohat, Bannu and D.I. Khan for Tuesday night. By Wednesday the list shrinks to Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Bajaur, Swabi and Nowshera. Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan have cloud and isolated rain on both days.

Balochistan is mostly dry. PMD names only Zhob, Barkhan and Musakhel for isolated rain on the evening and night of 6 October. Sindh stays hot and dry, apart from partly cloudy skies and possible drizzle in Karachi.

We would not plan a road trip to Murree or Swat on 7 October. Hail and wet roads together make hill driving risky, and PMD's wording leaves no doubt that hail is possible.

Day temperatures may drop 2 to 4°C

PMD and NDMA both say day temperatures are likely to fall by 2 to 4°C while the system lasts. After a week of 36 to 38°C in Lahore, that drop is what you will feel first. PMD's daily forecast gives these highs.

Lahore stays close to 37°C even on Wednesday. Islamabad and Peshawar feel the change most. From Thursday, highs climb back by about 1°C.

NDMA lists the damage hail and wind can cause

NDMA's advisory of 5 October says wind, hail and lightning may damage weak structures such as the roofs and walls of kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles and solar panels. It asks farmers to plan crop work around the weather and to look after their livestock.

The advisory gives safety steps for the public. These are the main ones for hail and storms:

1. Go indoors or into a sturdy building or vehicle as soon as hail starts.
2. Stay away from windows, because hail can shatter glass.
3. Cover your head and neck with a bag or jacket if you are caught outside.
4. Do not shelter under trees or poles during lightning, and stay away from open fields and drainage canals.
5. If you are driving, pull over under a roofed area or off the road, and do not drive in heavy hail.

Solar panel owners should check the mounting before the second day of storms, because a loose panel is a hazard in strong wind. If the power trips, do not touch wet wires, and keep away from fallen poles.

Fog and smog are not in this week's forecast

PMD's weekly outlook and press release do not mention fog, smog or a heat wave this week. The rain may clear the air in Lahore for a day or two. Smog usually returns when the weather dries out and winds drop.

PMD's monthly outlook, which we covered in the October to December outlook story, lists smog as a risk for the central and southern plains later in the season. The smog season in Punjab usually builds from late October, and Lahore schools are already being told to plan carpooling. Check the daily forecast again after 8 October, when the dry spell starts.

Common questions

Will it rain in Lahore on 7 October 2026?

It may, in the northeast and at night. PMD's forecast of 6 October names Lahore for rain, thunderstorm and isolated hail on both 6 and 7 October. After that PMD forecasts mainly dry weather from 8 October.

Will it rain in Islamabad on 7 October 2026?

Yes, PMD expects partly cloudy weather with rain and thunderstorm in Islamabad and surrounding areas during Wednesday morning. Isolated hail or heavy rain is also possible.

Has PMD issued a hail warning?

PMD's press release of 5 October says "isolated hailstorm" in Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on 6 and 7 October. NDMA passed it on in its weather advisory the same day.

Will it rain in Karachi this week?

Not much. PMD says Sindh stays mainly hot and dry. It mentions only partly cloudy skies and possible drizzle at isolated places in Karachi on Tuesday night, and highs of 32 to 35°C.

When will the weather clear?

PMD says the westerly wave is likely to stay until 7 October. From Thursday 8 October the outlook is mainly dry, with isolated rain only in the northern hills and in upper Punjab on some days.

Where can I check the latest PMD forecast?

On weather.gov.pk, under Forecast. The daily forecast comes out twice a day and the weekly outlook covers seven days. Our explainer on PMD forecasts and warnings shows what each product means.

How we verified this

What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.

Last checked 7 October 2026, about 6:00am PKT. We read PMD's weekly weather outlook, issued on 6 October 2026, for the day by day text from 6 to 12 October. We read the daily forecast issued at 17:30 on 6 October for the provincial text and city temperatures. We read PMD's press release of 5 October and the NDMA weather advisory of the same date. The temperatures are forecast ranges and can change, so check the next daily forecast before you travel.