The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted the likelihood of a thundershower in northeast Punjab on August 16, 2023.
While hot and humid conditions are anticipated in the plain areas of the country, scattered rain accompanied by thunder and wind is expected in isolated pockets of northeast Punjab, the Potohar region, Gilgit Baltistan, and Kashmir.
According to the synoptic situation provided by the PMD, weak moist currents originating from the Arabian Sea are making their way into the upper regions of the country. Additionally, an active westerly wave has been identified in the upper parts of Pakistan.
Past 24 Hour Weather Recap
Over the last 24 hours, most parts of the country experienced hot and humid weather. However, there were instances of rain, wind, and thundershowers in various locations. Notably, these weather patterns were observed in Islamabad, the Potohar Region, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan. Some areas even witnessed isolated heavy rainfall, particularly in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Potohar region, and Kashmir.
Here is a breakdown of the recorded rainfall in millimeters:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir (Lower 54 & upper 02), Mir Khani 05, Cherat 04, Peshawar (City 2, Airport 01), Saidu Sharif 02, Bacha Khan Airport 01, D I Khan Airport, Drosh, Mardan 01
Punjab: Sialkot (City 46, Airport 41), Chakwal 40, Narowal 14, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Mangla 11, Jhelum 09, Kasur 06, Islamabad (City 03, Airport 01), Rawalpindi, Mandi Bahauddin 01
Kashmir: Rawalakot 10, Kotli 08, Muzaffarabad City 01
Gilgit Baltistan: Bagrote and Skardu 01
Today’s Highest Maximum Temperature’s (°C): Turbat recorded the highest maximum temperature at 44 degrees Celsius.
As August 16, 2023 approaches, residents of northeast Punjab are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and be prepared for potential thundershowers.
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