The Pakistan Meteorological Department expects partly cloudy skies and possible thunderstorms in Islamabad, Punjab, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, while most other regions are likely to remain dry.

ISLAMABAD, October 23, 2026: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast dry weather in Islamabad on Friday, followed by partly cloudy conditions with rain, wind and thunderstorms on Saturday.

According to the PMD’s National Weather Forecasting Centre, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country.

On Friday evening and night, partly cloudy weather with rain, wind and thunderstorms is likely in north-eastern and central Punjab, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Most other parts of Pakistan are expected to experience dry weather.

For Saturday, the department has forecast isolated rain, wind and thunderstorms in upper Punjab, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Dry conditions are likely to persist across the remaining regions.

The PMD reported that dry weather prevailed across most parts of the country during the past 24 hours, while northern areas experienced cold conditions during the night and morning.

Bahawalnagar received 3 millimetres of rainfall during the reporting period.

Meanwhile, high temperatures continued in parts of Sindh and Balochistan. Mithi recorded the highest maximum temperature at 42°C, followed by Thatta at 41°C and Turbat at 40°C.

The forecast indicates a brief possibility of unsettled weather in selected northern and central areas over the weekend, while much of the country is expected to remain dry.