Webdesk: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid weather across most parts of the country today, according to the latest Pakistan weather update.
However, some northern areas, including Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), northeastern Punjab, and Kashmir, may receive rain along with wind and thunder at isolated locations.
According to the PMD’s advisory, heavy rainfall in Dera Ghazi Khan could lead to flash flooding in local nullahs and streams. Urban flooding is also possible in low-lying areas of northeast and eastern Punjab during the evening or night.
The synoptic situation shows that a seasonal low lies over northeast Balochistan, with moist winds from the Arabian Sea moving into the upper parts of the country. A westerly wave is also affecting the upper regions.
Pakistan weather update: Regional
Balochistan weather
Most of Balochistan is expected to remain hot and humid throughout the day.
Sindh weather
The weather in Sindh will mostly remain hot and humid. Coastal districts may experience partly cloudy skies, with chances of light rain or drizzle.
Punjab weather
Hot and humid weather will persist across most of Punjab. However, scattered rain with wind and thunderstorms is likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Chakwal, Attock, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot. Also in Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, and Sahiwal during the evening or night.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, partly cloudy and humid conditions will prevail. Isolated rain with wind and thunderstorms is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Buner. Additionally, Shangla, Bajaur, Kurram, Khyber, Orakzai, Hangu, Kohat, Bannu, Karak, and Waziristan. Some areas in upper KP may also experience heavy rainfall.
Gilgit-Baltistan weather
Cloudy skies with chances of rain and thunderstorms are expected today.
Kashmir weather
Kashmir is likely to remain mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, wind, and thunderstorms.
Islamabad weather
The capital is expected to remain hot and humid today. There is also a 30 per cent chance of rain with wind and thunderstorms in isolated areas during the evening or night.
Rainfall over the past 24 hours
Rain, with some areas receiving heavy downpours, was reported in Punjab, northeastern Balochistan, KP, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Other parts of the country remained hot and humid.
In Punjab, the heaviest rain was recorded in:
- Sargodha and Sheikhupura (69 mm)
- Noor Pur Thal and Hafizabad (59 mm)
- Mandi Bahauddin (51 mm)
- Several locations in Lahore received between 8 and 43 mm
Other notable rainfall figures include:
- Chakwal (32 mm), Joharabad (20 mm), Gujranwala (13 mm), Jhelum (11 mm), Okara & Kot Addu (3 mm), Gujrat & D.G Khan (2 mm), Faisalabad & Karor (1 mm)
- Balochistan saw 29 mm in Barkhan and 4 mm in Sibi.
- In GB: Gilgit (9 mm), Chilas (4 mm), Skardu & Bunji (1 mm)
- KP: Cherat (9 mm), Kakul (4 mm), Dir & Peshawar Airport (2 mm), Pattan (1 mm)
Highest temperatures recorded today (°C):
- Nokundi (44°C)
- Dadu (43°C)
- Sibi, Rohri, and Panjgur (41°C)
Pakistan weather update: tourist advisory
From Friday to Tuesday, areas such as Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Murree, Galiyat, Chitral, Dir, Kalam, Malam Jabba, Naran, Kaghan, Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu may experience cloudy weather with chances of rain and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall is expected on Monday and Tuesday in several tourist spots.
Ziarat and nearby areas will remain hot and humid over the coming days.
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Authorities have advised travellers to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary movement in vulnerable areas, and follow official guidance. Emergency and rescue services are on high alert for any weather-related incidents.
