The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast for a weather system expected to bring rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to southern parts of Pakistan, including Karachi, Hyderabad, and Quetta, starting February 16, 2026. According to Business Recorder, a 'shallow westerly wave' is anticipated to approach western Pakistan, affecting regions in Balochistan from the evening of February 16 and extending to Sindh by February 17. The PMD warns of 'gusty and dust-raising winds' and potential hailstorms in north Balochistan, D.I. Khan, and D.G. Khan. The advisory also emphasizes the need for farmers to take precautions to protect their crops during this period.