Weather update: Thunderstorm expected to hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi

ISLAMABAD / RAWALPINDI – A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect for the twin cities from Monday night to Wednesday early morning due to an incoming strong Western Disturbance.

According to forecast, during this time a windstorm with gusts of 90 km/h+ is expected with scattered HAILSTORM and MODERATE to HEAVY RAINFALL.

The Isolated large hail is possible, therefore, take precautions to protect your cars, crops and animals from potential damage/harm. Followed by HEAVY RAINFALL especially in the northern and western parts of Rawalpindi / Islamabad.

Some places are expected to exceed a monthly average of October in an hour (35 mm)
The Temperature is expected to drop to 11-13 °C during thunderstorms in the capital city proper, and 12-15 °C in Rawalpindi.

Maximum temperature expected on Tuesday: 20-22 °C. (8-10 °C below average) COLD single digit minimum temperature (around 8 °C) is possible in Islamabad city after the disturbance departs on Thursday. A proper cold will set in at night

The Sudden change of weather can cause allergies and flu. Stay tuned for more updates on the page regarding this upcoming event and more.

Report by Rawalpindi/Islamabad Weather