ISLAMABAD – Monsoon rains and windstorms are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Tuesday and the next two days with occasional gaps.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal penetrate the upper & central parts of Pakistan. A westerly wave also prevails over the upper parts.
Under these conditions, hot and very humid weather is likely in most parts of the country on Monday night. However, rains and gusty winds are expected in Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and eastern Punjab.
On Tuesday and the next two days, rains and gusty winds are likely in the twin cities, northeastern Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 36°C and 38°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, and between 35°C and 37°C on Thursday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 35°C and 37°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, and between 34°C and 36°C on Thursday.
Meanwhile, hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas during the last 24 hours. However, pre-monsoon rains occurred in upper Punjab and Islamabad.
Rainfall (mm): Noorpur Thal 29, Islamabad (Saidpur 27, Zeropoint 09, Golra 07, Bokra 01), Rawalpindi (Shamsabad 14, Katcheri & Chaklala 01), Sargodha City 05 and Jhang 04.
Sibbi remained the hottest place in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 46°C. The maximum temperature in Turbat, Dadu and Jacobabad was recorded at 45°C, and in Khairpur and Nokkundi at 44°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 38°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 49 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 37°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 45 per cent.
