Islamabad, March 30, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting a hailstorm in the upper parts of the country on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Citizens are advised to take necessary precautions in light of the anticipated weather conditions.
According to the met office, intermittent rain, windstorm, and thunderstorms are expected in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, northeastern Punjab, and Islamabad on March 31st. Additionally, hailstorms are likely during this period, with heavy falls anticipated at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir. Dust storms and dust-raising winds are also forecasted for southern parts of the country.
The synoptic situation indicates the influence of a westerly wave affecting western and upper regions of Pakistan, with its impact expected to persist in upper parts until March 31st.
Looking back at the weather for Saturday, March 30, 2024, similar conditions prevailed with intermittent rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms forecasted for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, and north Balochistan. Hailstorms were also predicted during this period, with heavy falls expected at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Potohar region, and Kashmir. Dust storms and dust-raising winds were likely in southern parts of the country.
In the past 24 hours, various regions experienced rain, wind, and thunderstorms. Significant rainfall was recorded in several areas across Pakistan, with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, and Punjab being notably affected. Snowfall was reported in Kalam.
List of Recorded Rainfall (in mm) and Snowfall (in inches) in Different Regions:
• Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Dir (Upper 64 & Lower 44), Cherat 56, Malam Jabba 55, Peshawar (City 48 & Airport 45), and more.
• Balochistan: Sibbi 34, Quetta 04.
• Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 29, Chilas 21, Gilgit 08, and more.
• Kashmir: Garhi Dupatta 28, Muzaffarabad (Airport 10 & City 07), Rawalakot 04.
• Punjab: Murree 22, Sialkot (City 20 & Airport 07), Attock 19, Islamabad (Golra 17, Saidpur 11, City 06, Bokra 05, Airport 03), and more.
• Snowfall: Kalam 05 inches.
The highest maximum temperatures recorded yesterday were in Mithi at 39°C and Shaheed Benazirabad at 38°C.
Given the forecasted weather conditions, citizens are advised to stay updated with the latest weather bulletins and take necessary precautions to ensure safety and mitigate potential risks associated with the hailstorm and other adverse weather phenomena.
