Islamabad weather update: Rain to hit the city in the evening

ISLAMABAD: The Met Office has forecast rain-wind/thunderstorms in many parts of the country, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi from tonight (April 25) to 29. Partly cloudy with chances of dust-thunderstorm rain during the evening and night.

Synoptic Situation

A westerly wave is affecting western parts of the country and is likely to grip most upper/central parts on the 26th April.

Friday

Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm (with hailstorms at isolated places) is expected in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Heavy falls are also likely at a few places in northern Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Past 24 Hour Weather

Dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while hot in southern parts. However, rain-thunderstorm/drizzle occurred at isolated places in Kashmir, Malamjabba, Nokkundi, Dalbandin, and Quetta (samungli).
Rainfall(mm): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Malamjabba 02, Balochistan: Nokkundi 02.
Yesterday’s Recorded Highest Maximum Temperature (°C): Khairpur, Mohenjodaro 43, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Rohri, Larkana and Shaheed Benazirabad 42.

Possible Impacts and advises:

• Isolated/moderate to heavy rainfall may generate flash floods in local nullahs/Streams of Balochistan especially (Noushki, Pishin, Harnai, Zhob, Barkhan, Gwadar, Kech, and Awaran) on the 26th & 27th of April, while Dir, Swat, Chitral, Manshera, Kohistan and Kashmir on 27th and 28th April.
• The possibility of landslides in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan may affect the vulnerable locations from 27th to 29th April.
• Windstorms/hailstorms and lightning may affect human lives, standing crops, and loose structures like electric poles, vehicles, solar panels, etc during the period.
• Farmers especially in wheat-harvested areas are advised to manage their crops keeping in view the weather conditions.
• Tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary traveling particularly from 26h to 29th April.
• Temperatures are likely to drop during the wet spell.

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Islamabad’s temperature today:

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.