Islamabad, September 11, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its weather forecast for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, with a focus on varying conditions across different regions of the country.
A low-pressure system is currently situated in southeast Sindh at the lower tropospheric level, while a westerly wave is affecting the upper parts of Pakistan. These systems are contributing to diverse weather patterns, with much of the country expected to experience hot and dry conditions, but scattered rainfall is likely in select regions.
Today’s Weather Forecast
The PMD predicts that most of the country will experience hot and dry weather throughout the day. However, partly cloudy skies with rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected at isolated locations, primarily in southeast Sindh, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Kashmir, and surrounding hilly areas. These weather patterns are attributed to the interaction between the westerly wave in the upper regions and the low-pressure system in Sindh.
Residents of the affected areas are advised to stay prepared for sudden rain spells, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms, which may cause short-term disruptions in daily activities.
Thursday’s Forecast (September 12, 2024)
Looking ahead, the PMD forecasts that the weather for Thursday, September 12, 2024, will remain largely the same, with hot and dry weather expected across the majority of Pakistan. No significant change in weather conditions is anticipated, although isolated showers in specific regions may continue.
Weather Over the Past 24 Hours
During the past 24 hours, hot and dry weather prevailed in most areas of the country. However, rain-wind/thunderstorms occurred at isolated locations in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Islamabad, northeast Balochistan, and Kashmir. The highest rainfall amounts were recorded in Takht Bai (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) with 11 mm, followed by Kakul (09 mm), and Barkhan in Balochistan (09 mm).
Recorded Rainfall
Here is a breakdown of rainfall in different regions:
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Takht Bai (11 mm), Kakul (09 mm), Saidu Sharif (03 mm), Malam Jabba (02 mm), Pattan (02 mm), Dir Lower (01 mm), Kalam (01 mm)
• Punjab: Hafizabad (09 mm), Narowal (06 mm), Mandi Bahauddin (05 mm), Islamabad (City) (02 mm), Lahore (City) (02 mm)
• Balochistan: Barkhan (09 mm)
• Kashmir: Kotli (02 mm)
Temperature Extremes
The highest temperatures recorded yesterday were:
• Turbat: 43°C
• Sibbi: 42°C
Citizens are urged to take precautions against heat in affected areas, stay hydrated, and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
