ISLAMABAD – Monsoon rains of varying intensities and gusty winds are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Monday night and Tuesday with occasional gaps.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea penetrate central/southern parts of Pakistan.
Under these weather conditions, monsoon rains and gusty winds are likely in the twin cities and at isolated places in Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast/south Punjab and Pothohar region on Monday night and Tuesday. Partly cloudy weather with light rain is expected in Karachi and at isolated places in coastal areas of Sindh.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 35-37°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 32-34°C on Tuesday and 31-33°C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, monsoon rains occurred in Punjab, Islamabad, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan and Karachi during the last 24 hours.
Rainfall (mm):
Punjab: Jhang 81, Bahawalpur (City 86, Airport 60), Multan (City) 23, Noorpur Thal 18, Jhelum 08, Layyah 07, Lahore (City 07, Airport 01), Mangla 05, Kasur 04, Dera Ghazi Khan 03, Attock, Bahawalnagar 02
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Malam Jabba 07, Cherat, Takht Bai 02, Peshawar (Airport), Bacha Khan Airport 01
Balochistan: Barkhan, Kalat 06
Sindh: Karachi (MOS) 03, Thatta 02, Mithi 01
Nokkundi remained the hottest place in the country where the maximum temperature was recorded at 47°C. The maximum temperature in Dalbandin was recorded at 45°C, and Sibbi and Chilas at 43°C.
In Islamabad, maximum temperature was recorded at 32°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 73 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, maximum temperature was recorded at 32°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 08 per cent.
Near normal rains, below normal day temperatures likely in Pakistan during August
