More monsoon rains predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more intermittent rain and gusty winds for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various regions of Pakistan on Wednesday night and Thursday.

Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are moving into the upper and central parts of the country, while a westerly wave is affecting the upper regions.

As a result, these areas, including Kashmir, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, southeast Sindh, and northeastern Balochistan, can expect sporadic rain and gusty winds during this period. The rest of the country is likely to experience humid weather.

In Islamabad, the maximum temperature is expected to range between 34-36°C on Thursday and Friday. In Rawalpindi, the temperature will likely be between 31-33°C on Thursday and 32-34°C on Friday.

Additionally, rain has already been observed in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Kashmir, northeastern Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Rainfall (mm):

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Parachinar 47, Bannu 21, Balakot 09, Cherat 07, Bacha Khan (Airport) 06, Peshawar (Airport 05, City 01), Takht Bai 06, Kakul 05, Malam Jabba 04, Dera Ismail Khan (City 04, Airport 03), Kalam 03, Chitral, Saidu Sharif 02, Pattan 01

Punjab: Layyah, Mandi Bahauddin 46, Hafizabad 40, Sahiwal 38, Jhelum 31, Gujrat 28, Joharabad, Mangla 27, Islamabad (Airport 26, ZP, Bokra 06, Saidpur, Golra 04), Gujranwala 22, Lahore, Attock 21, Sialkot (Airport 15, City 10), Chakwal 13, Multan (AP 08, City 01), Rawalpindi (Shamsabad 08, Chaklala 07, Kacheri 06), Jhang, Murree 05, Bhakkar 04, Okara 03, Kasur 02, Narowal, Khanewal 01

Balochistan: Khuzdar 21

Kashmir: Rawalakot 13, Kotli 11, Muzaffarabad (AP 04, City 01), Garhi Dupatta 04

Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 01

Sibbi and Dalbandin remained the hottest places in Pakistan where the maximum temperature was recorded at 41°C. The maximum temperature in Nokkundi and Bahawalnagar was recorded at 40°C.

In Islamabad, maximum temperature was recorded at 34°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 56 percent.

In Rawalpindi, maximum temperature was recorded at 33°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 45 percent.