Islamabad, Pakistan Weather: More monsoon rains expected

More monsoon rains and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan on Tuesday night and Wednesday, with occasional breaks.

Synoptic Situation

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist currents from the Arabian Sea are continuously penetrating the upper and central parts of Pakistan. A shallow westerly wave is also affecting the northern parts of the country.

Forecast

Under these conditions, rains and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Kashmir, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, eastern Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Temperature Outlook

Daytime temperatures in Islamabad are expected to remain between 36°C and 38°C on Wednesday and between 37°C and 39°C on Thursday.

Daytime temperatures in Rawalpindi are expected to remain between 35°C and 37°C on Wednesday and between 36°C and 38°C on Thursday.

Past Weather

Over the past 24 hours, hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the country. However, rains occurred in Islamabad and at isolated places in Potohar region, Southern Punjab, Northern Balochistan, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Rainfall (mm)

Punjab: Islamabad Airport 69, Joharabad 56, Multan (Airport 49, City 17), Kasur 40, Sargodha City 36, D G Khan 20, Kot Addu 12, Bahawalpur City 03, Mandi Bahuddin 02, Chakwal, Khanewal & Bahawalpur Airport 01

Balochistan: Barkhan 04

Gilgit-Baltistan: Gupis 03

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kalam & Kakul 01

Islamabad recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C with evening humidity at 43 per cent.

Rawalpindi recorded a maximum temperature of 38°C with evening humidity at 57 per cent.

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