Pakistan Braces for More Heat, Isolated Rain in Northern Belt

News Desk

Islamabad: Hot and humid conditions are expected to continue across most parts of Pakistan on Wednesday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicting rainfall, wind, and thundershowers in isolated areas of the northern and upper regions.

In the federal capital, Islamabad, residents can anticipate partly cloudy and humid weather with a 35 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms in the city and its surrounding areas.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, partly cloudy skies will prevail, with intermittent rain and thundershowers likely in isolated locations including Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Bajaur, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, and Kohat.

Punjab will continue to experience hot and humid weather, though scattered rain or thunderstorms are expected in Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Jhelum, Gujrat, and Sahiwal.

In Balochistan, similar hot and humid conditions will persist, with chances of showers in Musakhel, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Zhob, Kalat, and Mastung.

Sindh will remain under intense heat and humidity, with no significant rainfall expected.

Meanwhile, Kashmir is likely to receive rain accompanied by winds and thunderstorms, while Gilgit-Baltistan is expected to stay hot and dry.

During the past 24 hours, rainfall was recorded in several areas. Notable downpours included:

Islamabad (Zero Point): 80mm

Rawalpindi (Shamsabad): 70mm, Chaklala: 55mm

Narowal: 47mm

Scattered showers were also reported across Upper Punjab, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Zhob, and Mithi.

As for maximum temperatures, the highest recorded on Tuesday were:

Nokkundi: 46°C

Dalbandin: 45°C

Dadu, Mohenjodaro, Sibbi, Chilas: 44°C

Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious, stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure, and take necessary precautions during possible rain spells to prevent urban flooding and waterlogging, particularly in low-lying areas.