PMD warns of moderate to heavy rain and possible landslides across northern Pakistan on September 2 and 3.
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast further rain and thundershowers in Islamabad and several northern parts of the country on September 2 and 3, warning that moderate to heavy rainfall could trigger landslides in vulnerable areas.
According to the PMD, rain, wind and thundershowers are expected in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pothohar region, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas.
Meanwhile, hot and humid weather is likely to continue in other plain areas of the country.
PMD issues landslide warning
The Met Office warned that moderate to heavy rainfall during September 2 and 3 could trigger landslides in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Buner, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Murree, Galiyat and Kashmir.
The department advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert, as heavy rainfall could disrupt travel and other routine activities, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions.
Weather system behind rainfall
The PMD said weak moist currents are penetrating the upper parts of Punjab, while a westerly wave is present over the northern parts of the country.
The interaction of these weather systems is expected to generate further rainfall and thunderstorms across northern areas.
Rainfall recorded in past 24 hours
Rain, wind and thundershowers were recorded in Islamabad, the Pothohar region, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the past 24 hours, with heavy rainfall reported at isolated locations.
In Punjab, Saidpur in Islamabad received the highest rainfall at 51mm, followed by the city at 32mm and the airport at 12mm. Rawalpindi recorded 26mm at Chaklala and 16mm at Shamsabad.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Saidu Sharif received 35mm, while Balakot recorded 15mm and Upper Dir 12mm.
In Kashmir, Muzaffarabad airport recorded 15mm, while Muzaffarabad city received 11mm. Garhi Dopatta received 11mm and Kotli 7mm.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, Hunza recorded 8mm, Gupis 6mm and Gilgit 4mm.
Hot and humid conditions, meanwhile, persisted across the southern parts of the country.
Highest temperatures
The highest maximum temperatures recorded during the previous day were 43°C in Dalbandin and Nok Kundi.
Bhakkar and Dadu recorded 42°C, while Sibi reached 41°C.