A westerly wave is affecting northern parts of Pakistan, with isolated rain, thunderstorms and possible hail expected in upper Punjab, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Saturday.

ISLAMABAD, October 24, 2026: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast dry weather across most parts of Punjab on Saturday, with partly cloudy conditions and chances of isolated rain, thunderstorms and hail in several districts.

According to the PMD’s National Weather Forecasting Centre, issued on October 24, a westerly wave is affecting the upper parts of the country.

Rain and thunderstorms are likely in Murree, Galyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Sargodha, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Khushab, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Mianwali, Faisalabad and Bahawalnagar, along with adjoining areas.

The department also forecast isolated rain, wind and thunderstorms, with possible hail, in upper Punjab, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

For Sunday, dry weather is expected across most parts of the country. Murree, Galyat and surrounding areas may experience partly cloudy conditions, with cold mornings and nights. Isolated rain and thunderstorms may also occur in Gilgit-Baltistan and adjoining hilly areas.

During the past 24 hours, dry weather prevailed across most parts of Pakistan, while northern areas experienced cold conditions during the morning and night. Light rainfall was recorded at isolated locations in upper Punjab and the Pothohar region.

Rawalpindi’s Chaklala area received 3 millimetres of rain, while Gujranwala and Narowal recorded 2mm each. Murree, Hafizabad and Sialkot city received 1mm each.

The highest maximum temperature recorded on Friday was 41°C in Mithi, followed by 40°C in Lasbela. Thatta, Turbat and Hyderabad recorded maximum temperatures of 39°C.