PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in upper parts of country

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms in parts of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad and upper and central Punjab over the next 12 to 24 hours.

According to the Met Office, partly cloudy conditions are expected to prevail in the country’s upper regions, with isolated hailstorms and heavy rainfall at a few places in upper Kashmir.

Meanwhile, most other parts of the country, particularly Sindh, are likely to experience mainly dry weather, with hot conditions during the day.

Most districts of Balochistan are also expected to remain dry, although partly cloudy weather may prevail in Khuzdar, Zhob, Barkhan and Musakhel.

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According to rainfall data released by the Met Office, Garhi Dupatta recorded 24 millimetres of rain, followed by Muzaffarabad city with 22mm, Muzaffarabad Airport with 15mm and Kotli with 2mm.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balakot received 15mm of rainfall, Parachinar 14mm, Takht Bhai 13mm and Peshawar city 12mm.

Daroosh and Kakul recorded 11mm each, while Patan received 10mm. Upper Dir and Malam Jabba recorded 9mm each, followed by Lower Dir with 8mm and Kalam with 7mm.

Saidu Sharif in Swat and Chitral received 6mm each, while Mir Khani recorded 5mm. Bacha Khan International Airport and Peshawar Airport each recorded 1mm of rainfall.

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In Gilgit-Baltistan, Skardu received 9mm of rain, followed by Astore with 8mm, Gilgit with 5mm and Gupis with 2mm. Bunji and Chilas recorded 1mm each.

The Met Office said rainfall could continue in the country’s upper regions, while most parts of Sindh and Balochistan were expected to remain dry and hot.

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