Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather update; isolated rains expected in upper districts

PESHAWAR – Rains and gusty winds are predicted at isolated places of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday night and Thursday with occasional gaps.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. A shallow westerly wave will likely approach northern parts of the country tonight.
Under these weather conditions, rains and gusty winds are predicted at isolated places in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Batgram, Buner, Kohistan, Bajaur and Kurram on Wednesday night and Thursday with occasional gaps. Cold weather is expected in hilly areas and dry elsewhere in the province.
Peshawar’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 32-34°C on Thursday and Friday.
Meanwhile, dry weather prevailed in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the last 24 hours. Cold weather prevailed in hilly areas.
Dera Ismail Khan remained the hottest place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where the maximum temperature was recorded at 36°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 45 per cent.
Maximum temperature in Bannu was recorded at 34°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 39 per cent.
In Peshawar, maximum temperature was recorded at 33°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 59 per cent.