Weather conditions are expected to change across Pakistan’s major cities, with rain forecast for Lahore and Islamabad, while Karachi is likely to remain hot with poor air quality.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Lahore is expected to experience partly cloudy skies, with rain likely in some parts of the city. The maximum temperature is forecast to reach 36°C, while breezy conditions are expected to reduce humidity.
In Islamabad, the weather is also expected to remain partly cloudy, with thunderstorms and rain likely in different areas during the afternoon or evening. Temperatures are expected to range between 37°C and 38°C, with winds blowing at 20 to 21 km/h.
Meanwhile, Karachi continues to experience hot weather, with the temperature reaching 31°C early in the morning and expected to climb to 37°C during the day.
Air quality in the port city remains unhealthy, with particulate matter (PM) levels exceeding 100, indicating elevated pollution levels.
Earlier, heavy rain hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday, bringing much needed relief after days of intense heat.
Islamabad rain
The rainfall also improved and made the weather pleasant in Islamabad.
After days of intense heat, Islamabad’s weather turned pleasant as torrential rain hit the city.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a strong monsoon system has entered Pakistan. It is expected to bring more rain over the next few days.
The PMD said rain, strong winds and thunderstorms are likely in many parts of the country except Sindh.
Some areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa may also receive heavy rainfall. This will increase the risk of urban flooding.
The department said moist winds from the Arabian Sea are moving into the upper parts of the country.
Moist winds from the Bay of Bengal are also expected to reach the northeastern areas. A westerly weather system is expected to enter the upper regions.
In the Azad Jammu and Kashmir region, rain, windstorms and thunderstorms are expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, and Poonch.
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