ISLAMABAD – More rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with occasional gaps.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly wave prevails over most parts of Pakistan. Moist currents are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country.
Under these conditions, more intermittent rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are likely in the twin cities, north and eastern Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, northeast/southern Balochistan and southeast Sindh on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 32°C and 34°C on Friday and between 31°C and 33°C on Saturday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 30°C and 32°C on Friday and between 29°C and 31°C on Saturday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country during the last 24 hours. However, rains occurred in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, northeastern Punjab and northern Balochistan. The rains relieved the heat-stricken people by causing a considerable decrease in the temperatures during the day and at night.
Rainfall (mm):
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir (Upper 11, Lower 08), Balakot 09, Kalam 05, Saidu Sharif 03
Kashmir: Garhi Dupatta 04, Kotli 03, Rawalakot 01
Punjab: Kamra 05, Sialkot (Airport 02, City Trace), Narowal 02
Balochistan: Bar Khan 01
Padidan, Dalbandin and Nokundi remained the hottest places in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 44°C. The maximum temperature in Jacobabad and Dadu was recorded at 43°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 67 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 34°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 55 per cent.
