PMD Predicts Dry Weather in Most Parts of Pakistan on October 10

PMD Predicts Dry Weather in Most Parts of Pakistan on October 10

Islamabad, October 9, 2023 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted dry weather in most parts of the country for Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

In its daily report, the PMD indicated that dry weather is expected to prevail across most regions of Pakistan. However, there may be partly cloudy weather with light rain in isolated areas of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and adjacent regions.

Regarding the synoptic situation, the PMD mentioned the presence of a westerly wave over the upper parts of the country, which is likely to persist for the next 12 to 18 hours.

Over the past 24 hours, dry weather was dominant over most parts of the country, with hot conditions in southern areas. However, rain occurred in upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir during this period.

Recorded rainfall (in millimeters) included:

Punjab: Islamabad (Bokra 15, Zero point 12, A/P 06, Golra 02), Noorpur Thal 14, Chakwal 09, Rawalpindi (Shamsabad 07, Chaklala 05, Kacheri 01), Murree, Jhelum 01.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Kakul, Malam Jabbad 16, Saidu Sharif 10, Kalam 02, Mir Khani, Balakot, Takht Bhai, Drosh 01.

Gilgit-Baltistan: Bagrote 04, Gilgit, Skardu 02, Bunji, Gupis 01.

Kashmir: Muzaffarabad City, Rawalakot 02, Garhi Dupatta 01.

The recorded highest maximum temperatures for the day were Shaheed Benazirabad at 43°C, Sibbi, and Mohenjo Daro at 42°C.

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