Intermittent rain, strong winds and isolated hailstorms are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and several other parts of Pakistan on Thursday and Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said.
Synoptic Situation
According to the Met Office, a shallow westerly wave is affecting the country’s extreme northern areas. Another weather system is expected to enter the upper and central regions on November 12 and persist until the morning of November 14.
Forecast
Under these conditions, mostly dry weather is likely across the country on Wednesday night. Cloudy conditions, isolated rain and thunderstorms, and light snowfall over high mountains are forecast for upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
On Thursday and Friday, rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall over the hills are expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, the Potohar region, and Islamabad. Northeastern and central Punjab, along with northeastern Balochistan, may also receive isolated showers and thunderstorms. Hailstorms and heavy rainfall are possible at a few locations.
Temperatures
Minimum temperatures in Islamabad are forecast at 12–14°C on Thursday and 11–13°C on Friday. Rawalpindi is expected to record minimum temperatures of 15–17°C on Thursday and 14–16°C on Friday.
Past Weather
During the past 24 hours, most parts of the country experienced dry weather, while isolated rain and thunderstorms were reported in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, the Potohar region and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Upper Dir received the highest recorded rainfall at 21 millimetres, followed by Kalam with 16mm and Cherat with 14mm. Muzaffarabad city received 9mm, while Murree recorded 8mm.
The minimum temperature in Islamabad was recorded at 13°C, with evening humidity at 75%. Rawalpindi recorded a minimum temperature of 16°C, while evening humidity stood at 56%.
Rain, Gusty Winds Expected Across Pakistan Until November 14
