Isolated rains predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Rain-wind/thunderstorms are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan on Thursday night and Friday.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), weak monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are penetrating upper and central parts of Pakistan. A shallow westerly wave is also prevailing over the upper parts.

Under these conditions, rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in the twin cities and at isolated places in northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, northeastern Punjab, Pothohar Region, and upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday night.

On Friday, more rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in the twin cities and at isolated places in Kashmir, northeastern Punjab, Pothohar Region, and upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Isolated rain-wind/thunderstorms are also likely in southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan, and central/south Punjab during the evening and night. Hot and humid weather is expected elsewhere in the country.

The maximum temperature in Islamabad is likely to remain between 35-37°C on Friday and 36-38°C on Saturday.

In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature is expected to be between 35-37°C on Friday and 36-38°C on Saturday.

Over the last 24 hours, hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the country. However, rain-wind/thundershowers occurred at isolated places in northeastern Balochistan, northeastern Punjab, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, lower Sindh, and Kashmir.

Rainfall (mm):

Balochistan: Sibbi 47

Punjab: Sahiwal 17, Murree, Kasur 03

Kashmir: Rawalakot 06

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Pattan 03

Dalbandin remained the hottest place in the country where the maximum temperature was recorded at 47°C. Maximum temperature in Nokkundi was recorded at 46°C, and Bhakkar and Jacobabad at 44°C.

In Islamabad, maximum temperature was recorded at 36°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 73 percent.

In Rawalpindi, maximum temperature was recorded at 35°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 64 percent.