More Rain, Strong Winds and Thunderstorms Forecast Across Pakistan During Weekend
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms in the upper and central parts of the country during the weekend holidays.
According to the Meteorological Department, monsoon currents continue to enter the upper and central parts of Pakistan, while a westerly wave is also present over the upper regions.
Under the influence of these weather systems, intermittent rain is expected in Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad and several areas of upper Punjab from August 21 to 23.
Rain has been forecast in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Lahore, Kasur and Sheikhupura from the evening or night of August 21 until the morning of August 23.
On August 22, thunderstorms and rain are also expected in Sargodha, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sahiwal, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ghazi Khan, among other areas.
Various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, are also expected to receive rainfall from August 21 to 23.
In Balochistan, rain is likely in Musakhel, Barkhan, Zhob, Kalat and Khuzdar on August 21 and 22.
Meanwhile, most parts of Sindh and Balochistan are expected to experience hot and humid weather during the period.
