Islamabad, Rawalpindi Weather: Monsoon Rains Expected

Monsoon rains and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan on Tuesday night and Wednesday, with occasional breaks.

Synoptic Situation

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a Shallow westerly wave prevails over upper parts of Pakistan. Weak moist currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating northeastern parts of the country.

Weather Forecast

Monsoon rains and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and at scattered places in upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir on Tuesday night and Wednesday, with occasional breaks.

Temperatures

Daytime temperatures in Islamabad and Rawalpindi are expected to remain between 35°C and 37°C on Wednesday and between 34°C and 36°C on Thursday.

Past Weather

Over the past 24 hours, hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the country. However, rains occurred in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Upper Punjab and Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Rainfall (mm)

Kashmir: Muzaffarabad City 68
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Balakot 29, Pattan 02, Kalam 01
Punjab: Lahore Airport 15, Gujrat 06, Kasur 01
Gilgit-Baltistan: Skardu 05, Babusar 02

Islamabad recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C with evening humidity at 61 per cent.

Rawalpindi recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C with evening humidity at 49 per cent.

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