The Meteorological Department has forecasted rain accompanied by thunder and lightning as the main weather feature.
The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating intense heat across most of the country’s plains, while various cities can expect rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Karachi is currently in the grip of an extreme heatwave, projected to persist until June 1st.
According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department, several regions across Pakistan are set to experience varied weather conditions.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rainfall is anticipated, along with the possibility of thunderstorms. Similarly, eastern Punjab may witness scattered thunderstorms and rain in certain areas.
While Islamabad and its vicinity are expected to remain hot and dry, regions like Murree, Galliyat, and nearby areas might encounter thunderstorms and rainfall. Furthermore, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, and Narowal could also experience rain and thunderstorms.
In the mountainous regions of Kohistan, Swat, Chitral, Abbottabad, Haripur, and Mansehra, rainfall is forecasted. Meanwhile, most districts in Sindh will continue to face extreme heat, with some parts of Balochistan expecting strong winds.
Lahore is currently grappling with intense heat, with today’s maximum temperature predicted to soar to 46 degrees Celsius. The minimum recorded temperature stands at 28 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels at 31 percent. The Meteorological Department has cautioned about potential dust storms, thunderstorms, and rainfall in Lahore until June 1st.
Contrarily, Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is experiencing an enduring heatwave, anticipated to persist until June 1st. The Meteorological Department projects Karachi to remain extremely hot and dry over the next 24 hours, with temperatures soaring up to 43 degrees Celsius. Overnight, Karachi recorded a minimum temperature of 29.5 degrees Celsius, with southwest winds blowing at 8 kilometers per hour. Humidity levels in Karachi have been reported at 79 percent.