Rain Lashes Parts Of Federal Capital On Thursday
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.
