ISLAMABAD – Heatwaves will continue to stay in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and most parts of Pakistan during the current week.
Day temperatures will remain up to 07°C above normal levels in the upper half and up to 06°C in the southern half during the period.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. High pressure in the upper atmosphere prevails over the country, which will continue to persist during the next four days. A shallow westerly wave also prevails over Kashmir and the adjoining hilly areas.
Under these conditions, heatwaves will likely persist in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and most parts of Pakistan on Tuesday and the next three days. Rains and gusty winds are likely at isolated places in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas.
Day temperatures will likely remain between 05°C and 07°C above normal levels in upper half (central & upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan), while between 04°C and 06°C above normal levels in southern half (upper and central Sindh, southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan) till June 12.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 42°C and 44°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 42°C and 44°C on Tuesday and between 41°C and 43°C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry weather prevailed in most parts of Pakistan during the last 24 hours. Very hot weather prevailed in the plain areas.
Jacobabad remained the hottest place in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 50°C. The maximum temperature in Dadu and Sibbi was recorded at 49°C, and in Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan and Nawabshah at 47°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 42°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 36 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 41°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 30 per cent.
