Weather Outlook
A prolonged wet spell is on the horizon for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various parts of Pakistan, commencing Thursday evening and lasting until Saturday. This weather pattern is a result of a westerly wave impacting central and upper Pakistan and is anticipated to persist until March 31.
Expected Weather Conditions
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings for rain, wind, and thunderstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, central and upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and northern Balochistan during this period. Meanwhile, southern regions may experience dust storms and strong winds.
Potential Impacts
The anticipated moderate to heavy rainfall raises concerns about landslides in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan. Furthermore, windstorms, hailstorms, and lightning pose risks to crops, electric poles, and solar panels. Travelers and farmers are advised to exercise caution. The rainy period is also expected to bring a drop in temperatures.
Forecasted Temperatures
Maximum temperatures for Friday and Saturday are forecasted to range from 24-26 degrees Celsius in Islamabad and 25-27 degrees Celsius in Rawalpindi.
Rainfall in the Last 24 Hours
In the past 24 hours, various parts of Pakistan recorded rainfall:
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:Parachinar 13 mm, Dera Ismail Khan 11 mm, Dir 11 mm, Bannu 08 mm, etc.
• Baluchistan: Zhob 10 mm, Quetta 02 mm, etc.
• Punjab:Chakwal 09 mm, Bhakkar 08 mm, Rawalpindi 05 mm, Islamabad 05 mm, Murree 04 mm, etc.
• Kashmir: Rawalakot 06 mm, Muzaffarabad 01 mm.
• Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 05 mm, Skardu 02 mm, Gilgit 01 mm, etc.
Temperature Highlights
Nawabshah recorded the highest temperature at 42 degrees Celsius, while Islamabad and Rawalpindi saw maximum temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius.
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