Islamabad, August 21, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast for Thursday, August 22, 2024, predicting partly cloudy conditions across most parts of the country. The forecast also indicates the likelihood of rain-wind/thundershowers in specific regions, influenced by monsoon currents and a westerly wave.
The PMD reported that monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are currently penetrating the upper and central parts of Pakistan, while a westerly wave is affecting the upper regions. These factors are expected to bring varying weather conditions across the country on Thursday.
Weather Forecast for Thursday, August 22, 2024:
• Partly cloudy weather is anticipated in most parts of Pakistan.
• Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in the following regions:
o Kashmir
o Upper Punjab
o Potohar region
o Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
o Gilgit-Baltistan
o Northeastern Balochistan
• Heavy falls may occur at isolated locations in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northeastern Punjab during the period.
Weather Summary for Wednesday, August 21, 2024:
On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the PMD recorded partly cloudy weather in most upper parts of the country. Rain-wind/thundershower was observed in the evening and night in several regions, including Kashmir, Islamabad, upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northeastern Balochistan. Heavy falls were also reported at isolated locations in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northeastern Punjab.
Weather Over the Past 24 Hours:
Rain-wind/thundershowers were recorded across various regions, including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, lower Sindh, Kashmir, northeastern Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The most significant rainfall measurements (in millimeters) were as follows:
• Punjab: Islamabad Airport (50 mm), Mandi Bahauddin (46 mm), Hafizabad (33 mm), Gujrat (32 mm), Jhelum (31 mm), Lahore City (24 mm)
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Parachinar (36 mm), Malam Jabba (28 mm), Bannu (21 mm)
• Sindh: Karachi (Quaidabad 09 mm, Korangi 06 mm)
• Kashmir: Rawalakot (06 mm)
• Balochistan: Khuzdar (03 mm)
• Gilgit-Baltistan: Bagrote (02 mm)
Highest Maximum Temperatures Recorded Yesterday:
• Nokkundi: 44°C
• Dalbandin: 42°C
• Sibbi: 40°C
The PMD advises residents in the affected areas to remain cautious, particularly in regions where heavy rainfall is expected, as localized flooding and other weather-related disruptions may occur.
