Islamabad, September 28, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot weather across most regions of the country on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
According to the PMD’s latest weather advisory, daytime temperatures are expected to remain elevated in many parts of Pakistan, with isolated occurrences of rain and thunderstorms in select areas.
In its forecast for Sunday, the PMD stated that predominantly hot weather would prevail across the majority of the country. However, there remains a chance of rain, wind, and thunderstorms at isolated locations in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, southeast Punjab, and southeast Sindh.
The synoptic analysis provided by the PMD indicates that a westerly wave is currently impacting the upper and western parts of the country. This weather system is responsible for the slight possibility of rainfall and storms in the aforementioned regions.
For Saturday, September 28, 2024, the PMD predicted dry weather across most of Pakistan, though certain areas could experience rain, windstorms, or thunderstorms. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to be the most likely areas to receive such weather conditions.
Over the past 24 hours, rainfall was recorded in various parts of upper and central Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Meanwhile, southern regions of the country, including Sindh and southern Punjab, continued to experience hot and humid conditions.
The PMD also released detailed rainfall statistics for the past 24 hours, with significant rainfall recorded in several areas. In Punjab, Sheikhupura received 42mm of rainfall, while Faisalabad saw 33mm. Gujranwala received 29mm, and Rawalpindi (Shamsabad) recorded 23mm. Other notable rainfall amounts were observed in Okara (21mm), Sialkot (City 18mm, Airport 5mm), and Islamabad (Zero Point 15mm, Golra 12mm, Bokra 10mm).
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also experienced rainfall, with Pattan recording 17mm, Kakul 15mm, and Chitral 12mm. Kashmir’s Garhi Dupatta received 10mm of rain, while Muzaffarabad Airport and City recorded 5mm and 4mm, respectively.
In contrast, the highest temperatures across Pakistan were recorded in Bahawalpur, Padidan, and Dadu, where the mercury soared to 41°C.
As the country continues to face fluctuating weather patterns, the PMD urges citizens, particularly those in affected regions, to stay updated on weather advisories and take necessary precautions. The predicted heatwave, coupled with the isolated thunderstorms, may create varying weather conditions, requiring careful monitoring for those in vulnerable areas.
