ISLAMABAD – Intermittent rains and windstorms with few hailstorms are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), westerly wave prevails over upper/central parts of Pakistan. It will likely persist during the next two to three days.
Under these conditions, rains and windstorms with few hailstorms are predicted in the twin cities and at isolated places in northeast Punjab, Pothohar region, Kyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday night.
On Saturday and Sunday, intermittent rains and windstorms with few hailstorms are predicted in the twin cities and at isolated places in Punjab, Kyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Very hot and dry weather with gusty/dust raising winds are likely in southern parts of the country.
Rains, strong winds, hailstorms and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 40°C and 42°C on Saturday and Sunday, and between 38°C and 40°C on Monday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 40°C and 42°C on Saturday and Sunday, and between 38°C and 40°C on Monday.
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, rains occurred at isolated places in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Rainfall (mm): Malam Jabba 10, Kalam 08, Chitral 03
Jacobabad remained the hottest place in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 51°C. The maximum temperature in Bahawalnagar, Turbat, Lasbela, Sibbi and Mohenjo-Daro was recorded at 49°C, and in Dadu, Rohri, Noorpur Thal, Bhakkar, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur and Sukkur at 48°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 43°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 25 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 42°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 24 per cent.
Heatwaves to subside as significant rains likely in Pakistan till June 16
