ISLAMABAD – Intermittent rains with isolated heavy falls and gusty winds are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of during the second half of this week.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist currents from the Bay of Bengal will likely penetrate the upper parts of Pakistan from Wednesday. A westerly wave will also likely approach the upper parts on Thursday.
Under the influence of these weather systems, intermittent rains with isolated heavy falls and gusty winds are predicted in the twin cities and parts of Pakistan from Thursday onward.
Heavy rains may increase flow in local nullas/streams in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Nowshera, Swabi, and Northeast Punjab.
Downpours cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur and Sialkot. Landslides may disrupt traffic in the vulnerable points of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Windstorms and lightning may damage weak structures like electric poles, billboards, and solar panels. Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet spell.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 35-37°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 34-36°C on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry weather prevailed in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and most parts of Pakistan during the last 24 hours.
Nokkundi remained the hottest place in Pakistan where the maximum temperature was recorded at 43°C. Maximum temperature in Bahawalpur and Dalbandin was recorded at 42°C.
In Islamabad, maximum temperature was recorded at 37°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 63 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, maximum temperature was recorded at 36°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 41 per cent.
