ISLAMABAD, June 27 (TNF): Widespread rains, windstorms, and isolated heavy downpours are expected to hit Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various regions of Pakistan from Thursday evening through the next two days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The PMD reported that moist currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are penetrating most parts of the country, while a westerly wave continues to affect upper regions. Under these conditions, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, upper and central Punjab, Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are likely to experience frequent rain and windstorms, with occasional heavy falls through Saturday, though there will be intervals of dry weather.
Rain and gusty winds are also predicted for south Punjab, Sindh, and northeastern and southern Balochistan. The PMD warned that heavy rains could trigger flash floods in local streams and nullahs in areas such as Murree, Galiyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Dera Ghazi Khan, northeast Punjab, and Kashmir.
Urban flooding may occur in low-lying parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, Charsadda, and Peshawar. Landslides could cause road closures in vulnerable hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, and Kashmir. The PMD further cautioned that strong winds and lightning could damage weak structures, including electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels.
For Islamabad, the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 31°C and 33°C on Friday, and between 30°C and 32°C on Saturday. Rawalpindi is forecast to experience similar temperatures during this period.
In the past 24 hours, rains with isolated heavy falls were reported in Islamabad, upper Punjab, Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northeastern Balochistan. Dalbandin was recorded as the hottest location in the country at 46°C, followed by Sibbi, Dadu, Bahawalpur, Nokkundi, Bhakkar, Chilas, and Jacobabad, where temperatures reached 45°C. Islamabad and Rawalpindi both recorded maximum temperatures of 33°C, with morning relative humidity at 100% and 80% respectively.
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