Rain, thundershowers likely to hit several parts of country
1. Isolated heavy falls expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Pothohar region, Kashmir and GB
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted rain-wind and thundershowers in various parts of the country within the next 24 hours. While most regions will experience hot and humid weather, isolated showers are expected in specific areas.
Detailed Weather Forecast:
- **General Outlook**:
- Hot and humid conditions will prevail across most parts of Pakistan.
- Rain-wind and thundershowers are anticipated at isolated locations.
Regional Forecasts:
- **Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)**:
- Rain-wind and thundershowers at isolated places including Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Battagram, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Khyber, Mohmand, Bajaur, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, DI Khan, Tank, Waziristan, and Kurram.
- Potential for isolated heavy falls.
- **Punjab**:
- Monsoon spells expected in Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Kasur, Okara, Pakpattan, Vehari, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Khanpur, Rajanpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan.
- Other districts to experience hot and humid weather.
- **Islamabad**:
- Hot and humid with chances of rain and thundershowers in the morning and night.
- **Balochistan**:
- Hot and humid weather in most districts.
- Isolated rainfall in Barkhan, Musakhel, Zhob, Quetta, Zhob, Qilla Saifullah, Loralai, Kohlu, Khuzdar, Lasbela, and surroundings.
- **Sindh**:
- Mainly hot and humid weather.
- Partly cloudy with chances of rain or drizzle in Tharparkar, Mithi, Umerkot, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thatta, and Karachi during evening and night.
- **Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)**:
- Rain-wind and thundershowers expected in various parts.
- Isolated heavy falls possible in Kashmir.
Recent Weather Observations:
- **Rainfall (last 24 hours)**:
- **Punjab**: Dera Ghazi Khan (05mm), Attock (02mm), Mangla, Murree, Sialkot (01mm each).
- **KP**: Malam Jabba, Bannu (02mm each).
- **Balochistan**: Zhob (02mm).
- **GB**: Astore (01mm).
- **Highest Temperatures**:
- Dadu and Sibbi: 47°C
- Jacobabad: 46°C
- Dalbandin: 45°C
This forecast indicates potential disruptions due to rain in several regions, with local authorities on alert to manage possible flooding and ensure public safety.
