The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has offered encouraging news for citizens struggling with intense summer temperatures, forecasting rainfall in several parts of the country that could bring temporary relief from the ongoing heatwave.
In this regard, the thunderstorms accompanied by rain are expected on Sunday in various areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and the upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The expected rainfall is likely to improve weather conditions in these regions and provide some respite from the prevailing warm weather.
So far, in Punjab for most districts are expected to experience hot and humid conditions throughout the day. However, weather experts have predicted that during the afternoon and evening, strong winds and thunderstorms may develop in Murree, Galliyat, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, and Narowal.
These weather conditions could result in scattered rainfall, offering temporary relief from the high temperatures.
Meanwhile, Karachi is expected to remain mostly cloudy, with the possibility of light drizzle in isolated parts of the city.
In addition, in the federal capital, Islamabad, the weather is expected to remain hot and humid during the daytime.
The PMD has stated that the sky may become partly cloudy during the evening hours, although no widespread rainfall has been forecast for the city.
Balochistan is also likely to continue experiencing extremely hot weather across most districts. However, the Meteorological Department has forecast strong winds, thunderstorms, and rain during the evening and night in Khuzdar and surrounding areas, where weather conditions are expected to improve.
The PMD has also released details of the highest temperatures recorded across the country over the past 24 hours. Nok Kundi in Balochistan recorded the highest maximum temperature at 45 degrees Celsius. Dalbandin, Jacobabad, and Dadu followed closely with 44 degrees Celsius, while Sukkur recorded 43 degrees Celsius.
Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sargodha, and Chilas each reported maximum temperatures of 41 degrees Celsius.
However, Muzaffarabad recorded a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius. Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and Gilgit each registered a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has advised the public to stay informed about changing weather conditions and take necessary precautions, particularly in areas where strong winds, thunderstorms, and rainfall are expected.
