ISLAMABAD – Monsoon rains and gusty winds are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Muharram 9, 10.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea will likely penetrate Pakistan on July 16. A trough of westerly wave is affecting upper parts of the country. It will likely affect western and southern parts from tonight.
Under these weather conditions, monsoon rains and gusty winds are likely in the twin cities and at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pothohar region, northeast/south Balochistan, southeast/lower Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Muharram 9, 10 with occasional gaps. Hot and humid weather is likely elsewhere in the country.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 35-37°C on Tuesday and 36-38°C on Wednesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 35-37°C on Tuesday and 36-38°C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the country during the last 24 hours. However, rain-wind/thunderstorms occurred at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan, lower Sindh, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Rainfall (mm):
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir (upper 23, Lower 06), Mirkhani, Kalam 08, Drosh 04, Chitral 02
Balochistan: Zhob 20, Sibbi 08
Sindh: Chhor 17, Mithi 05, Karachi (Jinnah Terminal, Surjani Town 01)
Kashmir: Rawalakot 02, Garhidupatta 01
Gilgit-Baltistan: Gupis 02, Bagrote, Bunji, Gilgit 01
Nokkundi remained the hottest place in the country where the maximum temperature was recorded at 47°C. Maximum temperature in Dalbandin was recorded at 45°C, and Turbat at 44°C.
In Islamabad, maximum temperature was recorded at 39°C. Relative humidity during the evening was recorded at 46 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, maximum temperature was recorded at 38°C. Relative humidity during the evening was recorded at 30 per cent.
