Weak monsoon currents and a westerly wave to bring rain to northern Pakistan, while southern regions continue to experience intense heat.
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and humid weather across most parts of the country over the next two days, with rain-wind/thundershowers expected in northern and northeastern regions, including Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
According to the Met Office, weak monsoon currents continue to penetrate the upper and eastern parts of Pakistan, while a westerly wave is affecting the northwestern regions, creating favourable conditions for scattered rainfall and isolated heavy downpours.
Wednesday Forecast
The PMD said mainly hot and humid weather is expected to prevail across most parts of Pakistan on Wednesday.
However, rain-wind/thundershowers are likely at isolated places in:
• Kashmir
• Gilgit-Baltistan
• Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Northeast Punjab
Thursday Forecast
Hot and humid conditions are expected to persist across much of the country on Thursday.
The PMD has forecast rain-wind/thundershowers in:
• Kashmir
• Gilgit-Baltistan
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Islamabad
• Northeast Punjab
• Central Punjab
The department has also warned that isolated heavy rainfall may occur in some areas during the forecast period, increasing the risk of waterlogging in low-lying localities.
Weather During the Past 24 Hours
According to the PMD, hot and humid weather prevailed across most parts of the country during the past 24 hours.
Scattered rain-wind/thundershowers were recorded in:
• Islamabad
• Pothohar region
• Gilgit-Baltistan
Meanwhile, isolated rainfall occurred in:
• Northeast Punjab
• Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Kashmir
Highest Rainfall Recorded
The highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours was:
Punjab
• Rawalpindi (Gawalmandi): 47 mm
• Rawalpindi (Katcheri): 44 mm
• Rawalpindi (New Kattarian): 31 mm
• Rawalpindi (Pirwidhai): 28 mm
• Islamabad (Bokra): 27 mm
• Islamabad Airport: 27 mm
• Islamabad (Zero Point): 23 mm
• Rawalpindi (Shamsabad): 19 mm
• Jhelum: 14 mm
• Islamabad (Golra): 13 mm
• Narowal: 12 mm
• Kasur: 10 mm
• Islamabad (Saidpur): 1 mm
• Sialkot Airport: 1 mm
Gilgit-Baltistan
• Babusar: 39 mm
• Gilgit: 3 mm
• Astore: 1 mm
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Parachinar: 3 mm
Kashmir
• Garhi Dupatta: 2 mm
Southern Pakistan Continues to Sizzle
Despite rainfall in northern parts of the country, intense heat persisted across southern Pakistan.
The highest maximum temperatures recorded on Tuesday were:
• Sibbi: 44°C
• Dadu: 43°C
• Dalbandin: 43°C
• Turbat: 42°C
• Nokkundi: 42°C
PMD Advises Caution
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has advised residents, particularly those in northern and northeastern regions, to stay informed about the latest weather updates. The department warned that isolated heavy rainfall could result in water accumulation in low-lying areas, reduced visibility, and temporary disruption to travel and outdoor activities.