Islamabad, Rawalpindi Weather: More Rain and Gusty Winds Likely

More rain accompanied by gusty winds is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several other parts of Pakistan on Thursday night and Friday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has also warned of isolated heavy rains and possible hailstorms during the forecast period. The PMD said a westerly weather system is currently influencing the upper and central parts of the country, while moisture from the Arabian Sea is entering central and southern regions. At the same time, a seasonal low-pressure area remains active over western Balochistan and adjoining areas. Under these weather conditions, more rain, windstorms, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, upper Sindh, and northern and northeastern Balochistan. Heavy rainfall is also expected at isolated locations in northeastern Balochistan and southern Punjab, while hot and dry weather is likely to continue in other parts of the country. The PMD cautioned that strong winds, lightning, and hail could damage vulnerable infrastructure, including solar panels, electricity poles, and roadside billboards. Daytime temperatures in Islamabad and Rawalpindi are expected to remain between 36°C and 38°C on Friday, rising slightly to 37°C to 39°C on Saturday. During the last 24 hours, rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds was reported in parts of the Potohar region, Islamabad, southern Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Dadu, while most other areas of the country remained hot and dry. Among recorded rainfall totals, Rawalpindi received the highest amounts, including 33 mm in Gawalmandi, 25 mm in Chaklala, and 19 mm in Katcheri. Other notable rainfall was recorded in Dera Ghazi Khan (18 mm), Attock (12 mm), Murree (10 mm), and Muzaffarabad (8 mm). Islamabad recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C with evening humidity at 40 per cent, while Rawalpindi also reached 37°C, with humidity levels re