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The latest forecast show that isolated areas in central Balochistan may experience rain and thunderstorms in the evening and night.

Most regions of the country can expect hot and dry conditions, with central and southern areas experiencing particularly scorching heat over the next twelve hours. However, isolated areas in central Balochistan may witness rain and thunderstorms in the evening and night.

Here are the morning temperatures in major cities:

– Islamabad: 18°C
– Lahore: 26°C
– Karachi: 29°C
– Peshawar: 22°C
– Quetta: 21°C
– Gilgit: 14°C
– Murree: 15°C
– Muzaffarabad: 19°C

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir:

– Srinagar: 12°C (partly cloudy and dry weather)
– Jammu: 23°C (hot and dry weather)
– Leh: 3°C (partly cloudy and dry weather)

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Friday forecast rain-windstorm and thunderstorm for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper,Central Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the 24 hours

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper and Central Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. Isolated heavy rainfall and hailstorms are also expected during this period.

Light rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms are anticipated in a few areas of North Balochistan, South Punjab, and Upper Sindh. Meanwhile, hot and dry weather conditions are likely to prevail in other parts of the country.

The synoptic situation indicates the influence of a westerly wave affecting the upper and central regions of Pakistan, which is expected to persist for the next two to three days.

In the past 24 hours, hot and dry weather was predominant across most parts of the country, with central and southern areas experiencing very high temperatures.

Rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper Punjab, Islamabad, North Balochistan, and Kashmir. Recorded rainfall includes Bannu 24mm, Dir 14mm, Malam Jabba 8mm, Kakul 7mm, Balakot 5mm, Saidu Sharif 4mm, Kalam, Chitral 3mm, and Drosh 2mm in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Islamabad (Zero point 15mm, Saidpur 11mm, Golla 08mm, Bokra 07mm), Rawalpindi (Kachahri 11mm, Chaklala 14mm, Shams Abad 5mm), Murree 5mm, Sialkot 3mm, and Attock 2mm in Punjab; Rawalakot 20mm, Kotli 15mm, Garhi Dupatta 5mm, and Muzaffarabad (Airport 4mm, City 3mm) in Kashmir; Kalat 3mm and Barkhan 2mm in Balochistan.

The highest maximum temperatures recorded were Jacobabad 48°C, Larkana 47°C, and Dadu 46°C.

Hot and humid weather with partly cloudy conditions was observed in the city on Wednesday while MET office predicted similar weather conditions for the next 24 hours

On Wednesday, the city experienced hot and humid weather conditions with partly cloudy skies, as reported by the MET office. Similar weather patterns are expected to persist for the next 24 hours.

According to MET officials, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. They anticipate mainly hot and dry weather across most regions, with particularly high temperatures in central and southern areas. Dust-raising and gusty winds are expected during the evening and night hours.

There is a possibility of rain, wind, and thunderstorms at isolated places in north Balochistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas during the evening and night.

The highest temperature recorded on Wednesday was 48°C in Shaheed Benazirabad and Dadu, while Lahore experienced a maximum temperature of 41.5°C and a minimum of 24.9°C.

The intermittent rains and snowfalls continued for last 48 hour have paralyzed the normal life in Azad jammu and Kashmir and particularly in the mountainous regions of Neelum Valley, Leepa Valley and in Poonch Division of the state

The past 48 hours have seen intermittent rains and snowfalls that have severely disrupted normal life in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the mountainous regions of Neelum Valley, Leepa Valley, and Poonch Division.

According to reports from the Police Control Room and the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Monday, heavy rains have intermittently lashed Azad Jammu and Kashmir, compelling people to stay indoors. The capital city of Muzaffarabad has been particularly affected, with roads and drains resembling ponds and business activities coming to a standstill. Additionally, the Neelum and Jehlum rivers are experiencing high levels of flooding, prompting authorities to issue alerts advising citizens to stay away from river banks.

Police sources have reported that hilltops in Muzaffarabad and Poonch Division are blanketed with snow, leading to landslides and road blockages in various areas. Dozens of houses have been evacuated in landslide-prone areas, and one house collapsed on the outskirts of Muzaffarabad, though the family was rescued before the incident.

In response to the situation, the SDMA of AJK has instructed district administrations, police, and tourism departments to restrict tourist visits to mountainous areas. The National Highway Authority (NHA) and Public Works Department (PWD) have deployed staff and heavy machinery to clear important highways and link roads, including the Neelum Jhelum Highway and Muzaffarabad Kohala Highway, to ensure smooth traffic flow between Rawalpindi and Muzaffarabad, as well as between Bagh, Rawalakot, and Muzaffarabad districts. However, the Lohaarghali road linking Muzaffarabad to Mansehra remains closed due to ongoing landslides. The DSMA has issued alerts to the transport authority to ensure route safety in light of intermittent rains, aiming to prevent any potential incidents.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Friday forecast hot and dry weather in most parts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours

On Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted hot and dry weather across most parts of the Sindh province for the next 24 hours. However, there is a likelihood of dust-raising/gusty winds during the afternoon. Overall, the province is expected to experience mainly hot and dry weather conditions.

Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, as per Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast

According to the forecast from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms, along with isolated hailstorms, are anticipated in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir within the next 24 hours.

Heavy rainfall is expected in some areas of north Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The synoptic situation indicates that a westerly wave is affecting the western regions of the country and is likely to extend its influence over most upper and central parts by April 26.

The PMD has issued a warning that isolated to heavy rainfall may cause flash floods in local streams and nullahs in specific areas of Balochistan, particularly Noushki, Chagai, Kharan, Turbat, Kech, Gwadar, Awaran, Ziarat, Pishin, Harnai, Zhob, Barkhan, and Naseerabad until April 27.

Similarly, isolated to heavy rainfall may lead to flash floods in local streams and nullahs in Dir, Swat, Chitral, Mansehra, Kohistan, and Kashmir from April 27 to 29.

There is also a possibility of landslides in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan during this period. Windstorms, hailstorms, and lightning may pose risks to human lives as well as to standing crops, structures like electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels.

Over the past 24 hours, dry weather prevailed across most parts of the country, while isolated rain and thunderstorms occurred in Northwest Balochistan and Parachinar. Recorded rainfall included 3mm in Parachinar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), 2mm in Nokkundi, and 1mm in Quetta (Balochistan). The highest maximum temperatures recorded were 43°C in Dadu, Khairpur, Mohenjo Daro, and Jacobabad.

Regional Meteorological Center of Balochistan has forecast heavy rain with wind and thunderstorm at some places in Gwadar (Jiwani, Pasni), Kech (Turbat), Awaran, Chagi, Panjgur, Kharan, Washuk and Noshki districts during the next 24 hours

The Regional Meteorological Center of Balochistan has predicted heavy rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms in several districts, including Gwadar (Jiwani, Pasni), Kech (Turbat), Awaran, Chagi, Panjgur, Kharan, Washuk, and Noshki, over the next 24 hours. The center has advised relevant authorities to remain vigilant for the next 36 to 48 hours.

Additionally, rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Killa Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, Mastung, Sherani, Zhob, Musa Khail, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Kalat, Noshki, Sibi, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Loralai, and Harnai on Friday.

In specific areas like Zhob, Musa Khail, and surrounding regions, rain with wind and thundershowers is forecasted within the next 24 hours, while most districts of the province are likely to experience dry weather on Saturday.

During the past 24 hours, cloudy and rainy conditions prevailed in most parts of the province. Rainfall measurements include Samungli receiving 25 mm, Quetta city 05 mm, Kalat 23 mm, Dalbandin 21 mm, Barakhan 16 mm, Zhob 13 mm, and Panjgur 05 mm.

Rain lashed parts of the federal capital on Thursday’s afternoon as per forecast of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) indicating a westerly weather system affecting most parts of the country

On Thursday afternoon, parts of the Federal capital experienced heavy rainfall, as predicted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). This was attributed to a westerly weather system affecting most regions of the country.

Similar to other areas, the rain, ranging from light to moderate intensity, commenced in the afternoon and persisted until nightfall in certain parts of the city, with occasional breaks. This rainfall resulted in a drop in temperatures.

The PMD forecasted rain, windstorms, thunderstorms, and the possibility of heavy hailstorms in most areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Punjab, Islamabad, and northern Balochistan. Additionally, snowfall was anticipated in mountainous regions of the north.

According to the synoptic situation, a strong westerly wave was affecting a majority of the country and was expected to intensify over upper parts during the night.

The PMD issued warnings of potential flash flooding in local nullahs/streams in various areas and the likelihood of landslides in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan, affecting vulnerable locations.

Windstorms, hailstorms, and lightning were expected to cause damage to standing crops, structures like electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels.

In the past 24 hours, rain, wind, and thunderstorms were reported in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Punjab, with heavy rainfall observed in south Balochistan.

Rainfall measurements during this period were recorded as follows:
– Balochistan: Ormara 69mm, Pasni 35mm, Quetta (Samungli 25mm, City 16mm), Dalbandin 24mm, Zhob 05mm, Kalat 04mm, Nokkundi, Lasbella 03mm, Gwadar, Khuzdar 02mm.
– Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Parachinar 9mm, Malam Jabba 6mm, Kakul 05mm, Charat 03mm, Patan, Saidu Sharif 02mm, Peshawar (Airport, City), Takht bhai 01mm.
– Kashmir: Rawalakot 04mm, Garhi Dupatta 01mm.
– Punjab: Murree 3mm, Islamabad (Airport 03mm, Syedpur 01mm), Sargodha (City) 02mm, Sialkot (Airport, City), Jhelum, Hafizabad, and Attock 01mm.

The highest maximum temperatures recorded were Bahawalnagar 40°C, Jacobabad, Khanpur, Mithi, and Dera Ghazi Khan 38°C.

Pakistan Army took immediate steps and removed the obstacles from the road with heavy machinery and restored the traffic.

The Pakistan Army continues its rescue operations in the rain-affected areas of Swat, Dir, and Chitral. Collaborating with district administrations and other rescue agencies, the army has restored traffic on several roads in these regions.

One significant achievement was the reopening of the Chitral to Peshawar road, which had been closed due to landslides. Prompt action by the Pakistan Army, utilizing heavy machinery, cleared the road of obstacles and facilitated the flow of traffic.

In addition to rescue efforts, the Pakistan Army is extending assistance to tourists in the affected areas.

Furthermore, the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) has successfully rescued tourist families who were stranded near Khunjerab Pass after an avalanche blocked the road yesterday. The avalanche, spanning 150 meters, trapped over 60 vehicles and more than 180 tourist families.

Using heavy machinery, the FWO cleared the avalanche, allowing for the resumption of traffic. Pakistan Army medical teams are providing aid to the stranded tourists, who faced health risks due to the harsh cold weather conditions.