More monsoon rains are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Pakistan on Wednesday evening/night and Thursday.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) says a seasonal low pressure is present over northeast Balochistan, while strong monsoon winds are reaching the upper areas of the country. A new westerly weather system is also affecting the upper regions.
Because of these weather conditions, more scattered rains are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, northeast Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday evening/night and Friday. Heavy showers are expected in some areas of Kashmir, northeast Punjab, the Pothohar region, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
These heavy rains may lead to flash floods in local streams and nullahs of Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Kohat, Karak, Hangu, Tank, Murree, Galiyat, and Kashmir. Urban flooding may also happen in cities like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, and Peshawar.
There is also a risk of landslides and mudslides which could block roads in the vulnerable parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree, and Galiyat. Strong winds, lightning, and rain may damage weak buildings, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels.
Islamabad’s temperature is likely to stay between 34 to 36 degrees Celsius on Thursday and between 33 to 35 degrees on Friday. In Rawalpindi, the temperature is expected to stay between 33 to 35 degrees on Thursday and 32 to 34 degrees on Friday.
Over the last 24 hours, rains with some heavy showers were reported in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of the country.
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Rainfall (mm):
Punjab: Islamabad (Saidpur 91, ZP 52, Bokra 28, Golra 27, AP 19), Jhelum 83, Rawalpindi (Shamsabad 81, New Kattarian 75, Pirwidahi 49, Gawalmandi 42, Katcheri 27, Chaklala 19), Mandi Bahauddin 49, Gujrat 42, Sialkot (Airport 39, City 07), Gujranwala 39, Mangla 26, Attock 25, Joharabad 13, Murree 07, Lahore (Airport 04), Noorpur Thal 01
Kashmir: Kotli 75, Garhi Dopatta 23, Muzaffarabad (City 14, Airport 12), Rawalakot 04
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Mardan 25, Kakul 20, Saidu Sharif & Bannu 12, Balakot 11, Pattan 07, Malam Jabba 06, Kalam, Drosh, Peshawar Airport 02, Bacha Khan Airport, Dera Ismail Khan Airport 01
Gilgit-Baltistan: Gupis 04, Bagrote 02
Dadu remained the hottest place in Pakistan, with a maximum temperature of 46°C recorded. The maximum temperature in Dalbandin and Nokkundi was recorded at 45°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 35°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 96 percent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 34°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 85 percent.
