ISLAMABAD – Widespread intermittent monsoon rains with heavy falls are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan on Sunday evening/night and the next two days.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal penetrate Pakistan. A strong westerly wave will also enter the upper and central parts of the country.
Under these conditions, intermittent rains are expected in the twin cities, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast/south Balochistan, Kashmir, Punjab, Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday evening/night and the next two days. Isolated heavy rains are also likely in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, northeast Punjab and Potohar region.
Heavy to very heavy rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams of Murree, Galiyat, Manshera, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, northeast Punjab, Kashmir and Balochistan. Landslides/mudslides may cause road closures in the vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera and Peshawar. Windstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels. The public is advised to remain cautious.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature is expected to remain between 36°C and 38°C on Monday and between 34°C and 36°C on Tuesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature is expected to remain between 35°C and 37°C on Monday and between 33°C and 35°C on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, rain-wind/thundershower occurred in south/central Punjab, northeast/south Balochistan, southeastern Sindh and Kashmir during the last 24 hours. Hot and humid weather prevailed elsewhere in the country.
Rainfall (mm):
Balochistan: Khuzdar 19, Lasbella 17, Zhob 15
Punjab: Bahawalnagar 16, Hafizabad 05
Kashmir: Rawalakot 08
Sindh: Chhor 01
Dalbandin remained the hottest place in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 44°C. The maximum temperature in Nokkundi was recorded at 43°C, and in Khairpur at 42°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 37°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 76 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 70 per cent.
More widespread monsoon rains likely in Pakistan till July 17
