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Islamabad Weather Update: More Rain, Thunderstorms expected as Wet Spell continues

Pakistan Observer · May 2, 2026, 11:55 AM

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ISLAMABAD – Federal capital is set for a spell of humid and unstable weather conditions, with Met Office updates warning of upcoming intermittent rain and thunder activity over the coming days. At present, humidity levels have climbed to around 57%, while temperatures reaching up to 34°C are making conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual reading. Islamabad Rain Update On Saturday, skies remain partly cloudy, but there is a possibility of scattered and localized rain showers remaining high, adding to the weather uncertainty. On Sunday, conditions are likely to intensify further as temperatures rise slightly to 34°C–36°C. High humidity will continue, along with chances of light rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms in Islamabad and surrounding areas. In some isolated locations, hailstorms may also occur, adding an element of weather volatility. The new week is expected to start under similar conditions, with temperatures holding steady between 34°C and 36°C. Intermittent cloud cover may bring periods of rain, offering brief but welcome relief from persistent heat. Pakistan Weather Update Across the country, a continental air mass continues to dominate most regions, while a weak westerly wave is expected to affect upper parts of Pakistan. Overall, hot and dry weather is likely to prevail across much of the country, with extreme heat in southern regions. However, partly cloudy conditions accompanied by rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms are forecast for upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, northeastern Punjab, and the Potohar region. Weather experts also warn of possible isolated hailstorms in Kashmir, Potohar, and northeastern Punjab during nighttime hours, signaling a highly changeable weather pattern across the north. Emergency Alert issued in Punjab over Heavy Rains, thunderstorms forecast

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