Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Weather: More rain, hailstorms predicted
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Partly cloudy weather with more rain and windstorms is predicted in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday night and Saturday. Synoptic Situation: A westerly wave prevails over the western and upper parts of Pakistan. PMD Forecast: Under these conditions, intermittent rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm & heavy falls are expected in Dir, Swat, Malam Jabba, Kohistan, Bajaur, Kalam, Chitral, Buner, Kohat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Malakand, Parachinar, Kurram, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat, Karak and Waziristan on Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures: Peshawar’s maximum temperatures will likely remain between 36°C and 38°C on Saturday and Sunday and between 37°C and 39°C on Monday. Past Weather: Rain occurred in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the last 24 hours. Parachinar 22, Balakot 17, Kalam 14, Dir (Upper 12, Lower 04), Kakul 10, Chitral, Malam Jabba 07, Mir Khani 06, Drosh 05, Dera Ismail Khan (City 03, A/P 02), Pattan 02 In Peshawar, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 48%. Lahore Weather: Rain, gusty winds, isolated hailstorms expected