Hot weather predicted for Tuesday, thunderstorms in the north

WEB DESK: On Tuesday, Pakistan is set to experience predominantly dry and hot weather across most of the country, with a slight variation in some regions later in the day, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

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The weather in the majority of districts, including those in Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, will remain hot and dry. However, the upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan could see thunderstorms and light rain.

Going region by region, PMD said weather is expected to remain dry in Islamabad and its surrounding areas. During day time, the temperature is likely to soar high.

In Punjab, the weather will remain hot and dry throughout the day. No significant change in conditions is expected, with clear skies prevailing across the province.

For Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the weather will be dry in most districts, particularly in the plains, where the heat will be more intense. However, in the evening and night, areas such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, and surrounding regions are likely to experience thunderstorms and light rain.

Sindh will experience dry and hot weather, especially in the inland areas. The coastal regions, however, may see partly cloudy skies, with drizzle expected at a few places.

Balochistan will also remain hot and dry across most districts, with the coastal areas experiencing partly cloudy weather, similar to Sindh’s coastal zones.

The weather in Kashmir is expected to be dry, with some partly cloudy skies throughout the day. In Gilgit-Baltistan, the weather will be partly cloudy, with thundershowers and light rain expected in the evening and night, particularly at a few places.

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The ongoing dry weather will be most notable in the flood-affected areas of Sindh and Punjab, where hot conditions are likely to persist throughout the week.