Islamabad, November 7, 2023 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting thundershowers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
This announcement is part of the daily weather report from the PMD, which also highlights weather conditions in various regions of Pakistan.
According to the PMD’s daily report, the upper regions of the country can anticipate cloudy skies, with the likelihood of thundershowers and strong winds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and north Balochistan. In addition to these areas, rain is expected in the Potohar region, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan during the evening and night hours. Furthermore, there is a possibility of fog and smog in a few plain areas of Punjab during the morning hours.
For Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the PMD predicts similar weather conditions, with cloudy skies in most upper regions of the country and the likelihood of thundershowers, strong winds, and rain in north Balochistan and lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is expected to experience dry weather.
The PMD’s report on the synoptic situation indicates that a westerly wave is currently influencing western parts of Pakistan and is likely to extend to the upper regions starting tomorrow evening. This synoptic pattern is a crucial factor contributing to the expected weather conditions.
Over the past 24 hours, dry weather was predominant across most parts of the country, with colder conditions experienced in the northern regions. However, rain and thunderstorms occurred in western Balochistan, resulting in measurable rainfall. The recorded rainfall measurements (in millimeters) are as follows: Barkhan 31, Zhob 06, Kalat 04, Dalbandin, Khuzdar 03, Quetta (Sheikh Manda, Samungli 01), and Dera Ghazi Khan 01. These rainfalls have provided much-needed relief to the region.
As for the recorded lowest minimum temperatures for today, Leh recorded -04°C, Skardu -03°C, and other regions including Hunza, Babusar, and Kalam recorded temperatures of 00°C.
The PMD’s weather forecast serves as a valuable source of information for residents and travelers across Pakistan. It is essential for individuals to stay updated on these weather predictions to plan and prepare accordingly, especially given the potential for thundershowers and rain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other regions.
In light of the forecasted weather conditions, authorities and citizens are advised to take necessary precautions to ensure safety and minimize the impact of adverse weather events. Stay tuned for further updates and warnings from the Pakistan Meteorological Department as the weather situation evolves.
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