PESHAWAR – Significant rains and gusty winds with isolated hailstorms are predicted in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with occasional gaps.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist currents penetrate the upper and central parts of Pakistan. A fresh westerly wave will likely affect the upper and western part of the country from tomorrow.
Under these conditions, mainly hot and dry weather is predicted in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday night. However, isolated rains and gusty winds are expected in Waziristan, Kurram, Kohat, Dir, Chitral and Swat.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, intermittent rains and gusty winds are predicted in Waziristan, Bannu, Kurram, Karak, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Dir, Chitral, Swat, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Haripur. Isolated heavy rains and hailstorms may occur during the period.
Peshawar’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 37°C and 39°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, and between 36°C and 38°C on Thursday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry weather prevailed in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the last 24 hours. Very hot weather prevailed in Peshawar and plain areas.
Dera Ismail Khan remained the hottest place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 40°C. The maximum temperature in Bannu was recorded at 39°C.
In Peshawar, the maximum temperature was recorded at 38°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 41 per cent.
Islamabad, Pakistan weather: Rains, hailstorms likely this week
