Another Spell Of Rain-Wind, Hailstorm Likely To Begin In KP

News Desk

Abbottabad/Peshawar/Karachi: The Meteorological Department forecasted that the Hazara division and other districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa would experience another spell of heavy rain, wind, and hailstorms from March 28 to 31. Meanwhile, the Met Office predicted cloudy and partly cloudy weather across Sindh and KP, respectively, during the next 24 hours.

The Met Office stated that a westerly wave is expected to enter the upper parts of the country and likely grip the region on March 29 and last until March 31. Under the influence of the weather system, heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms may cause flash floods and landslides, and it is anticipated that this spell will significantly lower the district’s temperatures.

The Met Department further said that strong winds and hailstorms may damage infrastructure, standing crops, and fruit orchards.

National and international tourists travelling to Abbottabad, Galiyat, Thandyani, and other hilly areas of Hazara division are requested to be aware of the weather conditions and contact the District Control Room at 09929310553, Rescue 1122, or Services 1122 in case of emergency.

Cloudy weather likely to persist in KP

The Provincial Meteorological Center (PMC) on Tuesday predicted mainly cloudy weather in most districts of the province.  However, widespread rain, thunderstorm with gusty winds and a few heavy falls (isolated hailstorm) is expected to occur in Hangu, Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Kurram, Orakzai, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, North & South Waziristan, Chitral, Lower & Upper  Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Bajaur, Mohmand, and Khyber districts.

PMC predicted that the districts of Hazara, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, and Charsadda would experience sporadic rain-thunderstorms with gusty winds and a few heavy falls (isolated hailstorm).

Over the past 24 hours, the majority of the province’s districts have experienced dry weather.However, isolated rain-thunderstorm occurred in Abbottabad, Mansehra and Khyber districts. Rain recorded (in mm): Balakot 04, Tirah-Khyber 01 and Kakul Trace.

The maximum and minimum temperatures recorded at different stations are as follows:

Source: Provincial Meteorological Center

The minimum temperature recorded in the province was -01°Cin Kalam.

Partly cloudy weather in Sindh

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday predicted mainly partly cloudy weather in most parts of the province. However, rain-wind thunderstorm is likely to occur in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, and Thatta.