ISLAMABAD – More intermittent rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Tuesday night and the next two days.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist currents penetrate the upper and central parts of Pakistan. A westerly wave prevails over the upper and western part of the country.
Under these conditions, more intermittent rains and gusty winds are expected in the twin cities, Punjab, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and north-east/south Balochistan on Tuesday night and the next two days.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 37°C and 39°C on Wednesday and between 36°C and 38°C on Thursday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 36°C and 38°C on Wednesday and between 35°C and 37°C on Thursday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry weather prevailed in most parts of Pakistan during the last 24 hours. Very hot weather prevailed in the plain areas. However, rains and gusty winds occurred in the twin cities, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pothohar region, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.
Rainfall (mm):
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Malam Jabba 26, Peshawar (Airport 23, City 12), Bacha Khan Airport 21, Balakot 18, Cherat 11, Pattan 08, Dir (lower 08, upper 02), Mirkhani 06, Kalam 05, Tahkt Bai 02, Chitral, Saidu Sharif 01
Kashmir: Garhidupatta 11
Punjab: Islamabad (AP 09, Golra 01), Attock 04, Rawalpindi (Shamsabad 02, Chaklala 01)
Gilgit-Baltistan: Bunji 07, Astore 02
Jacobabad remained the hottest place in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 49°C. The maximum temperature in Dadu was recorded at 48°C and in Nawabshah, Sakrand and Mohenjo-Daro at 47°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 38°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 50 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 38°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 70 per cent.
