ISLAMABAD – More rain-wind/thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Monday evening/night and Tuesday.
As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a strong westerly wave prevails over upper parts of Pakistan. It will likely persist during the next 24 to 36 hours.
Under these conditions, more rain-wind/thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms are expected in the twin cities, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Monday evening/night and Tuesday. Heavy falls are also likely at few places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and adjacent hilly areas. Dry weather with gusty winds is likely elsewhere in the country.
Heavy rainfall may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams of Dir, Swat, Chitral, Manshera, Kohistan and Kashmir. Landslides are also likely in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galyat, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Windstorms/hailstorms and lightning may affect human lives, standing crops, and loose structures like electric poles and solar panels.
Islamabad’s maximum temperatures will likely remain between 30-32 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and 33-35 C on Wednesday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperatures will likely remain between 30-32 C on Tuesday and 33-35 C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, rain-wind/thunderstorms occurred in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab during the last 24 hours. Hailstorm also occurred at few places in Potohar region, Islamabad, Murree, Galyat and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Rainfall (mm):
Kashmir: Rawalakot 65, Muzaffarabad (City 43 & Airport 39), Garhi Dupatta 37, Kotli 24
Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 48, Chilas 21, Skardu 13, Gilgit 09, Bagrote 10, Hunza 04
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Saidu Sharif 47, Kalam 39, Dir (Upper 36 & Lower 34), Mirkhani 36, Drosh 31, Pattan 28, Chitral 24, Kakul, Malam Jabba 22, Parachinar, Bacha Khan Airport, Bannu 16, Cherat, Takht Bai 11, Peshawar 10
Punjab: Islamabad (Golra 19, Zero Point 13, Airport 08, Bokra 06 & Saidpur 05), Murree 17, Attock 10, Joharabad 05, Rawalpindi (Chaklala, Kacheri & Shamsabad 04), Mandi Bahauddin 04, Sialkot (Airport & City 03), Chakwal 03, Kasur 02, Bahawalnagar, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Mangla, Narowal 01
Chhor remained the hottest place in the country where the maximum temperature was recorded at 41 C. In Islamabad, maximum temperature was recorded at 27 C. Relative humidity during the morning was recorded at 62 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, maximum temperature was recorded at 27 C. Relative humidity during the morning was recorded at 73 per cent.
