ISLAMABAD – More rain-wind/thunderstorms, isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Monday night.
As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a strong westerly wave prevails over most parts of Pakistan.
Under these conditions, more rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in the twin cities, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and upper Punjab on Monday night. Heavy falls/hailstorms are also likely at isolated places in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Snowfall is also likely over high mountains of Kashmir and northern areas during the period.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, dry weather is expected in most plain areas of the country. However, more rain/thunderstorms are likely at isolated places in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during morning hours. Rain-wind/thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are also likely in Southwest Balochistan during night hours.
Islamabad’s maximum temperatures will likely remain between 22-24 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and 23-25 C on Wednesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperatures will likely remain between 19-21 C on Tuesday and 20-22 C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, rain-wind/thunderstorms occurred in the twin cities and parts of Pakistan during the last 24 hours.
Rainfall (mm):
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Saidu Sharif 125, Dir (Lower 115, upper 101), Malam Jabba 105, Chitral 81, Mir Khani, Drosh 78, Kalam 76, Pattan 67, Peshawar (City 63, Airport 55), Bacha Khan Airport 59, Kakul 56, Balakot 37, Takht Bai 34, Bannu 29, Cherat 19, Dera Ismail Khan (Airport 14, City 13), Parachinar 10
Kashmir: Rawalakot 71, Garhi Dupatta 45, Muzaffarabad (Airport 37, City 30), Kotli 18
Punjab: Murree 58, Sargodha 25, Islamabad (City 22, Saidpur 21, Golra 09, Bokra 07, Airport 04), Rawalpindi (Kacheri 18, Shamsabad 15, Chaklala 10), Gujranwala 18, Sialkot (City 17, Airport 03), Sheikhupura 12, Mandi Bahauddin 11, Attock, Hafizabad 10, Mangla 08, Lahore Airport, Jhelum 06, Chakwal 05, Joharabad 02
Balochistan: Quetta 33, Sibbi 28, Dalbandin, Zhob 19, Kalat 16, Samungli 11, Barkhan 07, Lasbella 05, Nokkundi 02
Gilgit Baltistan: Astore 14, Skardu 11, Bagrote 05, Gupis 04, Bunji, Chilas 01
Sindh: Shaheed Benazirabad 01
Dadu and Nawabshah remained the hottest places in the country where the maximum temperature reached 36 C.
In Islamabad, maximum temperature was recorded at 22 C. Relative humidity during the evening was recorded at 100 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, maximum temperature was recorded at 22 C. Relative humidity during the evening was recorded at 90 per cent.
