PMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated heavy rainfall in northern regions from Wednesday evening
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread hot and humid weather across most plain areas of the country on Wednesday, while predicting rain, windstorms and thunderstorms in several upper regions during the evening and night.
According to the latest weather advisory issued on Tuesday, most parts of Pakistan will continue to experience hot and dry conditions during the day. However, the plains are expected to remain under the grip of very hot and humid weather, increasing discomfort for residents and raising the risk of heat-related illnesses.
Rain, Windstorms Likely in Northern Areas
The PMD stated that rain accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms is expected in upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan and northeastern parts of Balochistan from Wednesday evening onward. Some locations may also receive isolated heavy rainfall.
In Islamabad and surrounding areas, daytime conditions are likely to remain hot and humid. However, the federal capital may witness rain-thundershowers with strong winds during the evening and night, providing temporary relief from the prevailing heat.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Weather Outlook
Most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to experience hot and humid weather, particularly in the plains. However, rain-windstorms and thunderstorms, accompanied by isolated heavy downpours, are likely in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Swabi, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Hangu and Waziristan.
Punjab to Remain Hot and Humid
Punjab is also expected to endure very hot and humid conditions. However, scattered rain-windstorms and thunderstorms are forecast during the evening and night in Sialkot, Narowal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujar Khan, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Faisalabad, Khushab, Mianwali and Sargodha. Isolated heavy rainfall is also possible in some areas.
Weather in Sindh, Balochistan and Northern Regions
The PMD said Sindh will continue to experience mainly very hot and humid weather, while coastal districts are likely to remain partly cloudy.
In Balochistan, hot weather is expected across most districts, with central areas facing extremely high temperatures. However, Zhob, Sherani, Kohlu, Naseerabad, Harnai, Sibbi, Musakhel, Barkhan, Dera Bugti and Khuzdar may receive rain-windstorms and thunderstorms during the evening.
Meanwhile, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to witness partly cloudy conditions with isolated rain-thundershowers. Heavy rainfall is also likely at a few locations in Kashmir.
Highest Temperatures Recorded
During the last 24 hours, hot and dry weather prevailed across most parts of Pakistan, while the plains remained under very hot and humid conditions. Khuzdar recorded 2 mm of rainfall.
The highest maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded in Nokkundi at 48°C, followed by Dalbandin at 47°C, while Sibbi and Dadu each registered 46°C.
