The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rain and gusty winds in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Pakistan.
According to the PMD, low pressure in the north Arabian Sea and southeast Sindh will continue for the next 24 to 30 hours. Weak monsoon currents are entering the upper and central parts of Pakistan, and a westerly wave is affecting the upper regions of the country.
Due to these conditions, rains and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, southeast and lower Sindh, northeast and south Balochistan, northeast Punjab, Pothohar region, Kashmir, and upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Friday evening and night.
On Saturday, rain and gusty winds will continue in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Kashmir, northeast Punjab, Pothohar region, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, southeast Sindh, and northeast and south Balochistan. Light rain or drizzle is likely in coastal areas of Sindh.
The maximum temperature in Islamabad is expected to be between 38-40°C on Saturday and Sunday. In Rawalpindi, temperatures will range from 38-40°C on Saturday and 39-41°C on Sunday.
In the past 24 hours, rain and gusty winds have been recorded in the Pothohar region, Islamabad, upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, lower Sindh (including Karachi), and northeast and south Balochistan. The rest of the country experienced hot and humid weather.
The highest temperature recorded in Pakistan was 46°C in Nokkundi. Sibbi and Turbat had a maximum temperature of 44°C, and Jacobabad reached 43°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was 38°C with an evening humidity of 46%. In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was also 38°C with an evening humidity of 41%.