Islamabad, July 28, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting widespread thundershowers across the country on Monday, July 29, 2024.
The anticipated weather conditions include rain-windstorms and thundershowers affecting various regions, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, upper and central Punjab, and Islamabad. Similar weather patterns are expected in South Punjab, Sindh, and northeast and south Balochistan during the evening and night hours.
The PMD has also indicated that heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Kashmir, northeast and southern Punjab, Sindh, northeast Balochistan, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The department emphasized that these weather conditions could lead to significant precipitation in the affected areas, potentially causing disruptions.
Synoptic Situation and Weather Developments
According to the PMD, moderate monsoon currents are currently penetrating from the Bay of Bengal into the upper and eastern parts of Pakistan. These currents are expected to extend into central and southern parts of the country starting July 29, bringing widespread thundershowers and rain-windstorms.
Weather Forecast for July 29, 2024
On Monday, July 29, 2024, the PMD forecasts rain-windstorms and thundershowers across various regions of the country. The areas expected to be most affected include:
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Kashmir
• Upper and Central Punjab
• Islamabad
• South Punjab
• Sindh
• Northeast and South Balochistan (especially during evening and night)
The PMD has cautioned residents in these regions to prepare for possible heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash floods and other weather-related disruptions.
Weather Report for July 28, 2024
The PMD reported that on Sunday, July 28, 2024, rain-windstorms and thundershowers were expected in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, upper Punjab, Islamabad, and northeast and south Balochistan. The rest of the country experienced hot and very humid weather. During this period, heavy rainfalls were particularly noted in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Weather Conditions in the Past 24 Hours
Over the past 24 hours, most parts of the country experienced hot and very humid weather. However, isolated rain-windstorms and thundershowers, including some instances of heavy rainfall, occurred in upper and central Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and northeast Balochistan.
Rainfall Data
The PMD provided detailed rainfall data from various regions over the past 24 hours:
• Punjab: Sialkot (Airport 136mm, City 15mm), Islamabad (Saidpur 84mm, Golra 61mm, Zeropoint 39mm, Airport 34mm, Bokra 33mm), Lahore (City 55mm, Airport 18mm), Gujrat 52mm, Mandi Bahauddin 36mm, Rawalpindi (Kachahri 32mm, Chaklala 28mm, Shamsabad 03mm), Gujranwala 11mm, Mangla 08mm, Jhelum, Hafizabad 03mm, Murree, Attock 02mm.
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kakul 39mm, Mardan 24mm, Balakot 13mm, Malam Jabba 02mm.
• Balochistan: Barkhan 24mm.
• Kashmir: Kotli 14mm, Rawalakot 09mm, Muzaffarabad (Airport, City 03mm), Garhi Dupatta 01mm.
Highest Recorded Temperatures
The PMD also recorded the highest maximum temperatures for the day, with the following notable readings:
• Nokkundi: 48°C
• Dalbandin: 47°C
• Chillas, Panjgur, and Sibbi: 45°C
Residents are advised to stay informed about the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions to stay safe during the anticipated thundershowers and heavy rainfall on July 29.