Rain, thunderstorms expected in upper Pakistan over next 24 hours
“The Met Office forecasts rain, thunderstorms and possible hail in upper Pakistan over the next 24 hours, while most parts of Sindh and Balochistan are expected …”
LLAHORE —The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms in parts of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad and upper and central Punjab over the next 12 to 24 hours., the country's upper regions are expected to remain partly cloudy.
Hailstorms at isolated locations and heavy rainfall at a few places are also likely in the upper areas of Kashmir. The PMD said most other parts of the country, particularly Sindh, are likely to experience mainly dry weather, with hot conditions during the daytime.
Most districts of Balochistan are also expected to remain dry, although partly cloudy conditions may prevail in Khuzdar, Zhob, Barkhan and Musakhel. 's report, Garhi Dupatta received 24 millimetres of rain, followed by Muzaffarabad city with 22mm, Muzaffarabad Airport with 15mm and Kotli with 2mm.
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In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balakot received 15mm of rain, Parachinar 14mm, Takht Bhai 13mm and Peshawar city 12mm. Daroosh and Kakul recorded 11mm each, while Patan received 10mm. Upper Dir and Malam Jabba recorded 9mm each, Lower Dir 8mm and Kalam 7mm.
Saidu Sharif in Swat and Chitral each received 6mm of rain. Mir Khani recorded 5mm, while Bacha Khan International Airport and Peshawar Airport each received 1mm of rainfall. In Gilgit-Baltistan, Skardu received 9mm of rain, Astore 8mm, Gilgit 5mm and Gupis 2mm.
Bunji and Chilas recorded 1mm each. The Met Office has forecast that rainfall may continue in the country's upper regions, while most parts of Sindh and Balochistan are expected to remain dry and hot.
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