ISLAMABAD – Rains and gusty winds are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Sunday night and Monday with occasional gaps.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist currents penetrate the central and southern parts of Pakistan. A westerly wave also prevails over the upper/central parts and is likely to persist during the next two days.
Under these conditions, rains and gusty winds are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and at isolated places in Punjab, Potohar region, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and northern Balochistan on Sunday night and Monday. Hot and dry weather is likely elsewhere in the country, while very hot in plain areas.
Rains and strong winds may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 41°C and 43°C on Monday and between 40°C and 42°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 41°C and 43°C on Monday and between 40°C and 42°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry weather prevailed in most parts of Pakistan during the last 24 hours. Very hot weather prevailed in the plain areas. However, rain occurred in isolated places.
Rainfall (mm):
Punjab: Bahawalnagar 08, Okara 04, Sahiwal 03, Toba Tek Singh 02
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Lower Dir 07, Saidu Sharif 03, Kakul, Mardan, Darosh 01
Gilgit-Baltistan: Gupis 03
Sindh: Nawabshah 03
Noorpur Thal and Turbat remained the hottest places in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 48°C. The maximum temperature in Bakkar and Jhelum was recorded at 46°C, and in Joharabad, Jacobabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Mangla and Sibbi at 45°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 42°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 17 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 42°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 19 per cent.
Heatwaves to subside as significant rains likely in Pakistan till June 16
