Weather update; Gusty winds expected in Islamabad, Pakistan 

Gusty winds and partly cloudy weather are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several parts of Pakistan on Sunday evening, night, and Monday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The PMD stated that continental air is prevailing over most of the country, while a westerly wave is affecting northern areas. As a result, the twin cities and other regions may experience gusty winds and cloudy skies.

Light rain and strong winds are also expected at isolated spots in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and nearby areas during this period.

Temperatures in Islamabad are forecasted to range between 8°C and 10°C on Monday and Tuesday, while Rawalpindi’s minimum temperature will likely be between 10°C and 12°C.

Over the past 24 hours, rain and gusty winds have been recorded in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, parts of Punjab, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Rainfall (mm):

Kashmir: Garhi Dupatta 22, Kotli 19, Muzaffarabad (Airport 19, City 17), Rawalakot 18

Punjab: Mandi Bahauddin 18, Lahore Airport 07, Islamabad (Airport 04, Zeropoint, Bokra 01), Mangla, Jhelum, Dera Ghazi Khan 03, Rawalpindi (Chaklala 01)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Malam Jabba 16, Balakot 12, Kakul 05

Gilgit-Baltistan: Skardu, Astore 03 and Gilgit 01

Leh remained the coldest place in Pakistan, where the temperature dropped 05°C below the freezing point. The minimum temperature in Astore and Malam Jabba was recorded at -01°C, and in Gupis at 0°C.

In Islamabad, the minimum temperature was recorded at 10°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 84 percent.

In Rawalpindi, the minimum temperature was recorded at 12°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 66 percent.