The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts mainly dry weather in Islamabad, while isolated light rain or thunderstorms remain possible in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and adjoining hilly areas.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly dry weather in Islamabad and surrounding areas on Sunday and Monday, with partly cloudy conditions likely during Sunday afternoon.

According to the PMD’s National Weather Forecasting Centre, the forecast was issued on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 10:30 am Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

The department said Islamabad and its surroundings would experience mainly dry conditions throughout Sunday, although partly cloudy weather could develop during the afternoon. Mainly dry weather is also expected on Monday.

Weather Forecast for Other Parts of Pakistan

The PMD said dry weather would prevail across most parts of the country on Sunday and Monday. However, northern areas are likely to experience cold conditions during the night, with cold mornings also expected on Monday.

Partly cloudy weather accompanied by light rain or thunderstorms may occur at isolated locations in Gilgit-Baltistan and adjoining hilly areas on both days.

According to the department’s synoptic analysis, continental air is prevailing over most parts of Pakistan, while a shallow trough associated with a westerly wave is present over the extreme northern areas.

Temperatures Recorded Across Pakistan

During the preceding 24 hours, dry weather prevailed across most parts of the country, while northern areas experienced cold conditions during the night and morning.

The PMD reported that Turbat recorded the highest maximum temperature at 40°C, followed by Mithi at 39°C and Karachi at 38°C.

The forecast indicates that predominantly dry conditions will continue across much of Pakistan, although isolated rainfall and thunderstorms remain possible in selected northern locations.