Islamabad, September 10, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its weather forecast for Tuesday, September 10, 2024. According to the latest advisory, most parts of the country will experience hot and dry weather conditions throughout the day.
However, areas in the northern region may see a brief break from the heat with rain and thunderstorms expected in some isolated locations.
The PMD highlighted that while the majority of Pakistan will remain dry, partly cloudy weather accompanied by rain-wind or thunderstorms is likely in isolated areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, particularly during the evening or night. This comes as a result of local weather patterns influenced by the prevailing continental air over the region.
In terms of synoptic conditions, the PMD confirmed that a continental air mass is currently dominating most parts of the country. This atmospheric situation is contributing to the extended period of heat and dryness, especially across the central and southern regions of Pakistan.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the PMD predicts a continuation of hot and dry conditions across most of the country. Similar to Tuesday’s forecast, areas in Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa may experience isolated thunderstorms or rain, providing some relief in these regions. The weather in other parts of the country, however, is expected to remain largely unchanged.
During the past 24 hours, hot and dry weather persisted in most parts of Pakistan, with minimal precipitation recorded. The PMD reported that only 1mm of rainfall occurred in Kalam, an area situated in the northern mountainous region of the country. Despite this, the majority of Pakistan continued to experience high temperatures and dry conditions.
The highest maximum temperatures recorded on Monday, September 9, 2024, were primarily concentrated in the hotter regions of Balochistan and Sindh. The cities of Sibbi and Dalbandin recorded the highest temperatures, reaching 42°C, while Bhakkar, Nokkundi, Sukkur, and Khairpur followed closely with temperatures peaking at 41°C.
With these conditions, the PMD advises people living in the affected regions, particularly in the southern and central parts of Pakistan, to take necessary precautions against the heat. Residents in northern areas, where isolated thunderstorms are expected, should be prepared for sudden weather changes in the evening and night hours.
As the hot spell continues, the PMD will closely monitor the situation and issue updates as required. For the latest information, the public is encouraged to stay tuned to weather advisories and take appropriate measures to ensure their safety.