ISLAMABAD – Intermittent monsoon rains and windstorms with isolated heavy falls are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Tuesday night and the next two days.
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 weather conditions, rains and windstorms are likely in the twin cities, Potohar region, northeastern Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir on Tuesday night.
On Wednesday and the next two days, intermittent rains are likely in the twin cities, Potohar region, upper/east Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir. Isolated heavy rains may also occur during the period. Hot and very humid weather is likely elsewhere in the country.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 34°C and 36°C on Wednesday, between 33°C and 35°C on Thursday, and between 32°C and 34°C on Friday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 34°C and 36°C on Wednesday, between 33°C and 35°C on Thursday, and between 32°C and 34°C on Friday.
Meanwhile, hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas during the last 24 hours. However, rains and gusty winds occurred at isolated places in upper Punjab and Kashmir.
Rainfall (mm):
Punjab: Chakwal 05, Islamabad (ZP), Sialkot (city) 01
Kashmir: Rawalakot 01
Sibbi, Bhakkar and Chilas remained the hottest places in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 46°C. The maximum temperature in Turbat, Dadu, Bahawalnagar, Dalbandin, Nokkundi, Layyah and Jacobabad was recorded at 45°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 61 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 61 per cent.
