QUETTA:The Meteorological Department has forecasted that hot and humid weather will prevail across most districts of Balochistan, with rain expected in select areas of the province.
According to the Met Office, thundershowers are likely in Zhob, Musakhel, Loralai, Kalat, Khuzdar, Barkhan, Sherani, Kohlu, and surrounding regions.
Recorded data shows that the maximum temperature reached 40°C in Quetta and 35°C in Kalat, while Ziarat recorded 28°C and Zhob recorded 35°C. Similarly, peak temperatures hit 45°C in Sibi, 40°C in Turbat, 47°C in Nokkundi, and 41°C in Chaman.
In the coastal regions of Gwadar and Jiwani, the weather remained comparatively moderate, registering a maximum temperature of 32°C.
Authorities have advised citizens to take precautionary measures during the hot and humid conditions and urged residents in rain-prone areas to stay informed about changing weather developments.
Summer and Monsoon Dynamics in Balochistan
Balochistan experiences extreme seasonal variations due to its vast and diverse geography, which spans arid deserts, high mountain ranges, and a long coastline.
During the summer months, interior districts—such as Sibi, Turbat, and Nokkundi—transform into some of the hottest places in the country, with scorching temperatures frequently exceeding 45°C.
This intense heat creates low-pressure weather systems that dictate local climates.
While the core summer months are characterized by dry and oppressive heat, parts of eastern and northeastern Balochistan—including Zhob, Khuzdar, Barkhan, and Kohlu—are influenced by the seasonal monsoon winds.
Entering primarily from July through September, the monsoon brings much-needed relief from the intense heat wave conditions, though it also frequently triggers sudden flash floods, thunderstorms, and localized heavy downpours in vulnerable river basins and mountainous terrains.
Conversely, high-altitude regions like Ziarat and parts of Kalat enjoy milder summer conditions, attracting tourists seeking cooler escapes.
Meanwhile, the coastal belt along the Arabian Sea, featuring Gwadar and Jiwani, maintains a more moderate and humid maritime climate moderated by sea breezes.
Together, Balochistan’s summer and monsoon patterns present a complex mix of extreme heatwaves, critical water replenishment, and recurrent weather-related
vulnerabilities.
