ISLAMABAD – Rain-wind/thunderstorms are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan during Eid-ul-Adha days.
After mainly a dry day on Eid-ul-Adha (Monday), intermittent rains are likely in the twin cities and parts of Pakistan during this week (June 18 to June 22).
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. A Shallow westerly wave will enter the northern parts of the country on Monday.
Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir: Rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 18th June to 22nd June with occasional gaps. Few heavy falls are also likely in Kashmir during the period.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Mardan, Kurram, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan from 18th June (night) to 22nd June with occasional gaps.
Punjab/Islamabad: Rain-wind/thundershowers with few heavy falls are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar and Mianwali from 18th June (evening/night) to 22nd June with occasional gaps. Rain-wind/thundershowers are also expected in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahimyar Khan and Layyah from 20th to 22nd June.
Balochistan: Rain-thunderstorms are expected in Quetta, Zhob, Kohlu, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Dera Bugti, and Barkhan from 20th to 22nd June.
Sindh: Very hot and dry weather is likely in most parts of the province from 17th June to 20th June. Gusty winds with isolated rain-thunderstorms are expected in Sukkur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, and Larkana on the 21st & 22nd of June.
