ISLAMABAD – September 14, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted hot and dry weather conditions for most parts of the country on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
The weather outlook comes as a westerly wave continues to influence the upper regions of Pakistan, with effects likely to persist for the next 12 hours.
Weather Forecast for September 15
On Sunday, Pakistan is expected to experience predominantly hot and dry conditions. The forecast indicates that the majority of the country will see clear and warm weather. However, isolated rain and thunderstorm activities are anticipated in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. This localized weather is expected to be sporadic and should not significantly impact the overall hot and dry trend.
Weather Conditions for Saturday
Throughout Saturday, Pakistan experienced mostly hot and dry weather. Rain and thunderstorm activities were recorded in isolated areas including Kashmir, Islamabad, the Pothohar region, Punjab, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The rainfall recorded in various locations was as follows:
• Kashmir: Garhidupatta 40 mm, Muzaffarabad (Airport 05 mm, City 03 mm), Kotli 01 mm
• Punjab: Islamabad (Airport 38 mm, Saidpur 10 mm, Zero Point 06 mm, Golra 09 mm, Bokra 03 mm), Attock 18 mm, D.G. Khan 16 mm, Murree 06 mm, Chakwal and Gujrat 05 mm each, Mangla 03 mm, Rawalpindi (Chaklala and Shamsabad 03 mm each), Sialkot Airport 01 mm
• Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Takht Bai 27 mm, Saidu Sharif 11 mm, Kalam 09 mm, Malam Jabba and Kakul 08 mm each, Mir Khani 07 mm, Balakot and Dir 06 mm each, Cherat 04 mm, Bacha Khan Airport and Peshawar (Airport 03 mm, City 01 mm), Pattan 02 mm
• Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 01 mm
Recent Temperature Records
On Saturday, the highest maximum temperatures recorded were notably high. Sibbi topped the charts with 40°C, followed closely by Shaheed Benazirabad, Padidan, Sakrand, and Turbat, all reaching 39°C.
Summary
As Pakistan moves into September 15, the emphasis will be on hot and dry weather across most regions. While some areas in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa may experience isolated rain and thunderstorms, the overall pattern will remain warm and dry. The persistence of the westerly wave could influence local weather conditions, but the predominant trend will be high temperatures and dry conditions throughout the country.
