Scorching heatwave sweeps nation: dust storms, thunderstorms expected

WEB DESK: On Sunday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts most of the plain areas of the country to remain under the influence of a severe heatwave. However, dusty winds and thunderstorms are likely to occur in the afternoon.

Moreover, in Gilgit-Baltistan, apart from being partly cloudy, there may be rain at a few places with strong winds and thundershowers.

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Going area by area, PMD says that Islamabad and its surroundings will experience hot and dry weather, with very hot conditions and dusty winds. There is also a possibility of thunderstorms during the day. During this time, the temperature is likely to be 3 to 5 degrees Celsius higher than normal.

In Punjab, the weather is likely to remain extremely hot in most of the plain districts of the province, with the possibility of dusty winds and storms in the afternoon. During this period, the temperature is expected to be 6 to 8 degrees Celsius higher than normal. Murree, Galiyat, and the surrounding areas are expected to be dry and hot during the day.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will see hot weather in most of the plain districts, with severely hot conditions in the southern regions. During this time, the temperature is likely to be 4 to 6 degrees Celsius higher than normal. However, Malakand and Kohistan may receive rain with strong winds and thundershowers.

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In Sindh, most districts will experience very hot weather, while the coastal areas will be hot and humid with dusty and gusty winds. The day temperature in the upper districts is likely to be 6 to 8 degrees Celsius higher than normal.

Balochistan will also face very hot weather in most districts, with dusty winds and the possibility of dusty conditions. During this period, the temperature is likely to be 4 to 6 degrees Celsius higher than normal.

In Kashmir, the weather will remain hot and dry.

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Gilgit-Baltistan is expected to be partly cloudy in the evening and night, with strong winds and thundershowers at a few places.