Weather update; rains, gusty winds likely in Islamabad, parts of Pakistan

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

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), humid currents from Arabian Sea enters upper parts of Pakistan and will likely strengthen from Wednesday. A rack of shallow westerly wave will expected to approach upper parts of the country on Wednesday.

Under these situations, rain-wind/thunderstorms are predicted in the twin cities and at isolated places in Kashmir, northeast Punjab, Potohar region, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan and southeast Sindh on Tuesday night and the next two days.

Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 38-40°C on Wednesday and Thursday.

Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 37-39°C on Wednesday and Thursday.

Meanwhile, rain-wind/thunderstorms occurred in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, upper Punjab, Barkhan and Murree during the last 24 hours. Hot and humid weather prevailed elsewhere in the country.

Rainfall (mm):

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Balakot 35, Saidu Sharif 27, Malam Jabba 26, Kakul 02, Dir (Lower & Upper 01)

Kashmir: Rawalakot 13, Garhi Dupatta 03

Balochistan: Barkhan 04

Punjab: Murree, Narowal 01

Sibbi continued the hottest place in the country where the maximum temperature was recorded at 48°C. Maximum temperature in Turbat and Dalbandin was recorded at 47°C, and Bhakkar, Jacobabad and Nokkundi at 46°C.

In Islamabad, maximum temperature was recorded at 40°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 45 percent.

In Rawalpindi, maximum temperature was recorded at 40°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 45 percent.