Islamabad Weather: Up to 3°C above normal temperatures likely

Very hot and dry weather is expected across Islamabad, Rawalpindi and most regions of Pakistan during the upcoming weekend. Meteorological conditions indicate that continental air is dominating most parts of the country, leading to widespread hot and dry weather on Saturday and Sunday. In southern Punjab, upper Sindh, and eastern and southern Balochistan, extremely hot conditions are expected to persist. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), temperatures are likely to remain 2°C to 3°C above normal in the federal capital. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 32°C and 34°C on Saturday, rising to 33°C to 35°C on Sunday and Monday. A similar pattern is forecast for Rawalpindi, with highs between 32°C and 34°C on Saturday and 33°C to 35°C on Sunday and Monday. During the past 24 hours, most parts of the country experienced hot and dry weather, while southern regions remained extremely hot. The highest temperature was recorded in Nokundi at 45°C. Temperatures of 44°C were recorded in Sukkur, Balamban and Jacobabad. In Islamabad, the recorded maximum temperature was 33°C with evening relative humidity at 45%, while Rawalpindi also recorded a maximum of 33°C with humidity at 42%. Heatwave Alert: Punjab braces for temperatures up to 47°C