Most parts of Pakistan are expected to remain dry, while daytime temperatures are likely to stay high across the plains on Tuesday and Wednesday.
ISLAMABAD, September 29, 2026: Most parts of Pakistan are expected to experience dry and hot weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, with daytime temperatures likely to remain high across the country’s plains, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
In its weather forecast issued at 10:30am on September 29, the PMD said continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country, resulting in predominantly dry weather conditions.
Dry weather expected across Pakistan
The PMD forecast dry weather across most parts of Pakistan on Tuesday, with hot conditions expected to persist in the plain areas during the daytime.
No widespread rainfall has been forecast. However, isolated rain, windstorms or thunderstorms may occur in areas where local atmospheric conditions become favourable.
The weather pattern is expected to remain largely unchanged on Wednesday, with dry conditions forecast across most parts of the country.
Daytime temperatures are again likely to remain high in the plains as continental air continues to influence the weather.
Rainfall reported in several areas
During the preceding 24 hours, dry weather prevailed over most parts of Pakistan. However, isolated rain, windstorms and thunderstorms were reported in Islamabad, upper and central Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and north-eastern Balochistan.
Jhelum recorded the highest rainfall in Punjab at 12mm, while Murree and Sahiwal received 11mm each.
In Islamabad, rainfall was recorded at 5mm at the airport and Golra, while Bokra, Saidpur and Zero Point received 4mm each.
Rawalpindi also experienced scattered rainfall, with Shamsabad and Pirwadhai recording 4mm each. Gawalmandi, Chaklala Airport and Katcheri received 3mm each.
Other rainfall totals in Punjab included 4mm in Okara, 3mm each in Sargodha and Khanewal, and 1mm each in Joharabad and Bahawalnagar.
In Kashmir, Kotli received 11mm of rain, while Garhi Dopatta recorded 1mm.
Parachinar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa received 5mm and Kalam 1mm, while Barkhan in Balochistan recorded 1mm.
Turbat records highest temperature
Turbat recorded the country’s highest maximum temperature during the previous day at 43°C, followed by Sibbi at 40°C.
The persistence of high temperatures across the plains is expected to keep daytime conditions hot, despite isolated rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of northern and north-eastern Pakistan.
The PMD advised people living in hot areas to take precautions against prolonged exposure to daytime heat, particularly during the peak afternoon hours.