Weather update: Rain, humidity and hot spells across the country

ISLAMABAD: Weather across Pakistan has been quite a mixed bag lately, with monsoon rain drenching some regions while swelter under humid sunshine.

The latest forecast from the Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) predicts a blend of rains, thunderstorms, and hot weather zones across the country for Tuesday.

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In the northern and northeaster parts of Pakistan, including Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Punjab, rain is expected intermittently.

Weather in Punjab

Parts of Islamabad, Abbottabad region  and northern Punjab may experience heavy showers.

As per the Met Office, the rains come from moist currents originating with a westerly wind affecting northern and western Pakistan.

Lahore Weather

The weather in Lahore is expected to be especially humid, with the Met Office reporting the humidity peaking at 86 degrees Celsius.

Minimum temperature in Lahore is expected to reach 27 degrees Celsius, while maximum temperature will peak at 32 degrees Celsius.

Intermittent rain is expected throughout the day in Lahore, with residents in the Walled City contenting with a sticky, hot weather!

Sindh, Balochistan weather

Meanwhile, in the southern and central zones like Sindh and Balochistan, weather will be mostly hot and humid; punctuated by short bursts of isolated rain in Karachi, Thatta, Hyderabad, Barkhan, Kohlu, and Zhob.

The southeast could see partly cloudy skies with occasional thunderstorms, providing relief from the heat.

Threat of flash floods, urban flooding

Danger warnings were issued for flash floods and urban flooding in low-lying regions, particularly in Islamabad, Rawalpindi. Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, and Peshawar.

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Heavy rain could also trigger landslides in vulnerable hilly areas of KP, Murree, Kashmir and GB.

Heavy showers may bring damaging winds, lightning, and possible damage to weak structures such as illegally constructed houses, electric poles, vehicles and  solar panels.