Pakistan, May 15 -- National Disaster Management Authority has issued a nationwide weather alert warning of strong winds, thunderstorms and hail expected across multiple regions within the next 12 to 24 hours. Authorities have urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious, especially in mountainous and vulnerable areas where weather conditions may turn severe.

According to the advisory, rain accompanied by strong winds and hail is likely in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab over the coming hours. Moreover, similar weather activity is expected in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, where changing conditions could affect road travel and local transportation networks.

In addition, the alert extend...