ISLAMABAD – Heatwave conditions will likely persist in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and plains of Pakistan on Tuesday. Day temperatures will likely remain 03 to 05°C above normal levels in the twin cities. Heatwave conditions will likely subside due to gusty winds and isolated rains this week.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. High pressure prevails in the upper atmosphere, which will likely persist till May 28. A shallow westerly wave will likely affect upper parts of the country from May 28 (evening/night).
Under these conditions, heatwaves will persist in the twin cities and plains of Pakistan on Tuesday. Day temperatures will remain 03 to 05°C above normal levels in the twin cities, 06 to 08°C above normal in Sindh and 04 to 06°C above normal in Punjab and elsewhere in the country. Gusty/dust-raising winds and isolated rains are likely during evening/night which will provide some respite to the heat-stricken people.
Islamabad’s maximum temperatures will likely stay between 40-42°C on Tuesday and 39-41°C on Wednesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperatures will likely stay between 39-41°C on Tuesday and 38-40°C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, heatwaves prevailed in most parts of the country during the last 24 hours. However, light rain-wind/thunderstorms occurred in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Mohenjo-Daro and Nawabshah remained the hottest places in the country where the maximum temperature was recorded at 52°C. Maximum temperature in Dadu and Jacobabad was recorded at 51°C, Khairpur, Larkana, Rohri, Sibbi, Bhakkar, Rahim Yar Khan, Sakrand and Sukkur at 50°C and Khanpur, Kot Addu, Padidan and Dera Ghazi Khan at 49°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 41°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 31 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 40°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 25 per cent.
Rains likely to reduce intensity of heatwave in parts of Pakistan from May 28
