ISLAMABAD – Hot and dry weather will likely prevail in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and most parts of Pakistan on Tuesday and the following two days.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. A shallow westerly wave prevails over northern parts of the country.
Under these weather conditions, hot and dry weather is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and most parts of the country on Tuesday and the next two days. Extremely hot weather is expected in central and southern plain areas. However, partly cloudy weather with light rain/thunderstorms are likely at isolated places in Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during evening/night.
Islamabad’s maximum temperatures will likely stay between 40-42°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperatures will likely stay between 39-41°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry prevailed in the twin cities and most parts of the country during the last 24 hours. Extremely hot weather prevailed in the southern parts. However, some areas received scattered rains.
Rainfall (mm): Kakul 14, Hyderabad 09, Jhang, Lasbella, Rawalakot 02, Bagrote 01
Bhakar remained the hottest place in the country where the maximum temperature was recorded at 47°C. The maximum temperature in Jacobabad and Sibbi was recorded at 46°C, Mohenjo-Daro, Bahawalnagar, Gujranwala, Khairpur, Noorpur Thal, Rohri and Sukkur at 45°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 41°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 22 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 40°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 15 per cent.
