Islamabad, July 10, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted thundershowers for Islamabad on Thursday, July 11, 2024. In its latest weather update, the PMD predicts rain-wind and thundershowers, with isolated heavy falls, across various regions, including upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pothohar region, upper Punjab, and Kashmir.
The rest of the country is expected to experience hot and humid weather.
Synoptic Situation
According to the PMD, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country, contributing to the predicted weather changes. Additionally, a shallow trough of the westerly wave is present over the upper regions of Pakistan, intensifying the likelihood of rainfall and thundershowers.
Weather Forecast for July 11, 2024
On Thursday, the PMD anticipates:
• Rain-wind and thundershowers (with isolated heavy falls) in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, the Pothohar region, upper Punjab, and Kashmir.
• Hot and humid weather in other parts of the country.
Weather Update for July 10, 2024
The PMD reported similar weather conditions for Wednesday, with rain-wind and thundershowers (with isolated heavy falls) in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, the Pothohar region, northeast Punjab, Kashmir, and northeast Balochistan. The rest of the country continued to experience hot and humid weather.
Weather in the Past 24 Hours
In the past 24 hours, several regions witnessed rain-wind and thundershowers, with isolated heavy falls in lower Sindh, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, the Pothohar region, and Kashmir. Other parts of the country remained hot and humid.
Recorded Rainfall (in mm)
Sindh:
• Karachi: Surjani Town 59, Old Area AP 38, Orangi Town 30, Gulshan-E-Hadeed 26, University Road 20, Saadi Town 19, Faisal Base 16, Quaidabad 12, North Karachi 09, Gulshan-E-Maymar 08, Kemari 08, Korangi 07, Nazimabad 04, Masroor Base 03, Malir 03, Ibrahim Hyderi 02, DHA 01
• Tharparkar: Diplo 24, Islamkot 05
• Thatta: 14
• Tando Jam: 09
• Mithi: 05
• Chhor: 01
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
• Malam Jabba: 56
• Dir: Upper 12, Lower 03
• Kakul: 11
• Saidu Sharif: 04
• Mardan: 01
• Balakot: 01
Punjab:
• Islamabad: Saidpur 45, ZP 39, Golra 22, Bokra 04
• Rawalpindi: Shamsabad 33, Chaklala AP 19, Katcheri 07
• Murree: 06
Kashmir:
• Rawalakot: 01
• Muzaffarabad: City 01, AP 01
Highest Recorded Maximum Temperatures (°C) for July 10, 2024
• Turbat: 46
• Dalbandin, Jacobabad: 45
• Mohenjo Daro, Nokkundi, Sibbi, Khairpur: 44
• Rohri, Larkana, Dadu: 43
The PMD advises residents to stay updated with weather forecasts and take necessary precautions, especially in areas expecting heavy rainfall.