Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a rain alert across Punjab until October 14. The authority expects rain in most districts from Saturday, October 10, along with strong winds in several areas. Officials have urged residents to take safety precautions as the weather system approaches.

A PDMA spokesperson said a western weather system would enter the country's upper regions on Saturday. The system could bring rain to Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat and Gujranwala. Other districts may also experience changing weather conditions.

The PDMA expects rain and strong winds in Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal and Mianwa...