More intermittent rain and Gusty winds with isolated heavy downpour and hailstorms are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Thursday night and Friday.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of the country. It may persist in upper parts till next 36 hours.
Under these conditions, more intermittent rain with snowfall over mountains is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Thursday night.
Rain-wind/thunderstorm is also likely in Islamabad, upper Punjab and northeast Balochistan. Isolated hailstorms and heavy rainfall may also occur during the period.
On Friday, partly cloudy to cloudy weather is expected over most upper parts of the country. Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over mountains is likely in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and Potohar Region.
Rainfall/snowfall may cause landslides and slippery conditions, disrupting traffic flow in the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galiyat and Kashmir.
Tourists are advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the period.
Minimum temperatures in Islamabad are forecast at 13–15°C on Friday and 11–13°C on Saturday.
Rawalpindi is expected to record minimum temperatures of 15–17°C on Friday and 14–16°C on Saturday.
During the past 24 hours, rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over the mountains occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, the Potohar Region and northern Balochistan.
Rainfall (mm)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Malam Jabba 24, Dir (Upper 21, Lower 17), Pattan 19, Kalam 18, Drosh 17, Saidu Sharif 16, Mir Khani 14, Balakot 14 Parachinar 13, Chitral 09, Kakul 05, Cherat, Takht Bhai, Bacha Khan A/P 01
Kashmir: Muzaffarabad (Airport 09 and City 08), Garhi Dopatta 04
Gilgit-Baltistan: Gupis, Astore 02
Punjab: Islamabad (Zero point 03, Airport, Saidpur Village 02), Murree 03, Rawalpindi (Kattarian 02, Shamsabad, Gawalmandi, Pirwidahi, Katcheri 01)
Balochistan: Samungli 02
The minimum temperature in Islamabad was recorded at 14°C, with evening humidity at 90%. Rawalpindi recorded a minimum temperature of 16°C, while evening humidity stood at 81%.
Rain, Gusty Winds Expected Across Pakistan Until November 14
