The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts a 40% chance of rain and thunderstorms in Islamabad on Friday night, with similar conditions expected on Saturday night.
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, wind and thunderstorms in Islamabad and surrounding areas on Friday night and Saturday night as a fresh westerly wave approaches the western parts of the country.
According to the PMD’s National Weather Forecasting Centre, Islamabad, issued on October 9, 2026, dry weather is expected in the federal capital during Friday’s daytime. However, partly cloudy conditions accompanied by rain, wind and thunderstorms are likely at night, with a 40% probability of precipitation.
The department has also predicted dry weather during Saturday’s daytime, followed by partly cloudy conditions and rain, wind and thunderstorms at night.
Rain Expected in Upper Regions
The PMD said partly cloudy weather would prevail across most upper parts of the country on Friday. Isolated rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected during the evening and night in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, the Potohar region and northeastern Punjab. Hailstorms may also occur at a few places.
On Saturday, similar weather conditions are expected across most upper regions. Isolated rain, wind and thunderstorms are forecast in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Islamabad and upper Punjab, with a possibility of hailstorms at a few locations.
Dry and hot weather is likely to persist in other parts of the country on both days.
Fresh Westerly Wave Approaching
According to the synoptic situation, continental air is prevailing over most parts of Pakistan, while a fresh westerly wave is likely to enter the country’s western regions from Friday night.
The system is expected to bring unsettled weather to parts of the upper country, including Islamabad and adjoining areas.
Rainfall Recorded in Punjab
During the past 24 hours, dry weather prevailed across most parts of Pakistan. However, several locations in Punjab received rainfall.
Mangla recorded 26 millimetres of rain, followed by Sialkot city with 17mm and Sialkot Airport with 11mm. Mandi Bahauddin received 16mm, Jhelum 10mm, Narowal 9mm and Gujrat 5mm.
The PMD reported that Nokkundi, Sibbi, Mithi, Dadu and Sukkur recorded the country’s highest maximum temperature of 40°C on Thursday.