Heavy rain washes away heatwave from Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Residents of the federal capital are breathing a sigh of relief after a heavy rain in several parts of the city on Saturday evening washed away the heatwave.

The much-needed rain helped break an almost two-week severe heatwave, sizzling pavements and torturing the twin cities’ residents.

Earlier on Friday, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a weather advisory warning of potential rain and windstorms in parts of the country from Saturday, June 20 to 23

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Islamabad, Rawalpindi weather

In Islamabad and surrounding areas, hot and humid weather conditions are forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Humidity levels are predicted around 33 per cent, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius.

Weather in Punjab

Punjab is set to experience hot and humid weather across most districts, although northeastern areas may see partly cloudy skies. Rain is expected in regions including Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi and Lahore, while dust storms are likely in Multan and Bahalwalpur.

Balochistan weather

Meanwhile, the country’s largest province will face predominantly hot and dry weather, with very high temperatures in southern and eastern districts..

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Gusty winds may raise dust, with Nokkundi expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius and Sibbi hitting a sizzling 47 degrees Celsius.

Weather conditions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

On Saturday, the northwestern province is also expected to see hot and humid weather, with isolated dust storms and rain in districts such as Abbottabad and Peshawar. Abbottabad’s maximum temperature is forecasted at 35 degrees Celsius while Dera Ismail Khan may reach 44 degrees Celsius.

Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir

In Gilgit-Baltistan, partly cloudy weather with rain and thunderstorms is expected, with temperatures ranging from 37 degrees Celsius to 39 degrees Celsius.

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Similarly, Kashmir is expected to be hit with rain; isolated heavy falls are forecast particularly around Baramullah, where maximum temperatures are expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius.