Rain and strong winds, along with some heavy showers and hailstorms, are expected in Islamabad and different parts of Pakistan.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department says a westerly weather system is currently affecting the upper and central areas of the country.

Because of this, rain and gusty winds are expected in scattered areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast and south Balochistan, upper and southeast Sindh, eastern Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday night. In some places, heavy rain and hailstorms could also happen.

Rainfall (mm):

Sindh: Chhor 35, Mithi 06, Badin 04, Sukkur 03, Padidan 02

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dera Ismail Khan (Airport 23, City 13), Saidu Sharif 19, Malam Jabba 13, Kakul 11, Pattan 09, Kalam 08, Dir 06, Peshawar Airport, Mardan 03, Mir Khani, Balakot, Cherat 02, Bannu, Drosh 01

Punjab: Bhakkar, Layyah 21, Kot Addu 14, Dera Ghazi Khan 12, Murree 11, Multan Airport 09, Rawalpindi (Chaklala 08), Faisalabad 07, Jhang 06, Khanewal 03, Joharabad, Toba Tek Singh, Sheikhupura 02, Islamabad (Golra 01), Jhelum, Bahawalpur, Noor Pur Thal, Sargodha City 01

Balochistan: Bar Khan 18, Khuzdar 06, Kashmir: (Muzaffarabad City 30, City 22), Rawalakot 15, Garhi Dupatta 13, Gilgit Baltistan: Gupis 10, Bagrote 03, Gilgit 02, Astore 01

Jacobabad, Sakrand and Nokundi remained the hottest places in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 41°C. The maximum temperature in Turbat and Mohenjo-Daro was recorded at 40°C.

In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 31°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 49 percent.

In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 31°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 50 percent.