Islamabad, Rawalpindi Weather Update: More Rains, Gusty Winds Predicted!

• Rain and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Pakistan from Wednesday to Friday.
• The Pakistan Meteorological Department notes a westerly wave affecting central and upper Pakistan.
• Rain, wind, and thunderstorms are forecast for various regions, with gusty winds in the plains.

Expect more rain and gusty winds in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other areas of Pakistan on Wednesday evening and night, Thursday, and Friday.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly wave is currently affecting the upper and central parts of Pakistan.

During these weather conditions, expect increased rain, wind, and thunderstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, the Potohar region, upper and central Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, northeastern Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir from Wednesday evening through the next two days. Additionally, gusty winds with dust-raising potential are likely in the country’s plains during the evening and night hours.

On Thursday, Islamabad’s maximum temperatures are expected to range between 36 and 38 °C, followed by 35 and 37 °C on Friday.

Rawalpindi’s maximum temperatures are expected to range between 35 and 37 °C on both Thursday and Friday.

In contrast, rain, wind, and thunderstorms were experienced in the twin cities and at isolated locations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, the Pothohar region, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. Meanwhile, hot and dry weather persisted in other parts of the country.

Rainfall (mm):

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Patan 17, Malam Jabba 15, Saidu Sharif 14, Parachinar, Balakot 09, Kakul, Kalam 08, Takht Bhai 04, Peshawar (Airport, City) 03, Bacha Khan (Airport) 02, Dir (Upper, Lower) 02, Cherat 02, Bannu 01

Punjab: Mandi Bahauddin 16, Joharabad 14, Murree, Dera Ghazi Khan 10, Mangala 09, Chakwal 08, Sargodha 07, Islamabad (City, Saidpur 06, Airport, Golra 03, Bokra 02), Rawalpindi (Chaklala, Kacheri 05, Shamsabad 03), Jhelum 05, Attock 02, Hafizabad, Multan 01

Gilgit-Baltistan: Chillas 03, Astore 02, Skardu 01

Kashmir: Muzaffarabad (Airport, City) 03, Rawalakot, Garhi Dupatta 03, and Kotli 01

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Sibi recorded the highest temperature in the country at 47 °C. Gujranwala reached 46 °C, while Jacobabad, Mohenjo-Daro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Bahawalnagar, Bhakkar, and Dadu experienced temperatures of 45 °C. Dera Ismail Khan, Noorpur Thal, Kasur, and Khairpur recorded temperatures of 44°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Islamabad was 37°C, with an evening relative humidity of 68%.

Rawalpindi recorded a maximum temperature of 36 °C  with an evening relative humidity of 64%.