ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast indicating the likelihood of rain accompanied by thundershowers and gusty winds in various regions of the country. Over the next twelve hours, these weather conditions are expected to prevail in Kashmir, the Pothohar region, Islamabad, Punjab, northeast and south Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh.
Furthermore, heavy rainfall is expected at isolated locations within Kashmir, northeast, and south Punjab, the Pothohar region, Islamabad, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period.
This morning, temperature readings for several major cities were recorded as follows:
- Islamabad: 26 degrees Celsius
- Lahore and Gilgit: 28 degrees Celsius
- Karachi: 30 degrees Celsius
- Peshawar: 27 degrees Celsius
- Quetta: 25 degrees Celsius
- Murree: 17 degrees Celsius
- Muzaffarabad: 23 degrees Celsius
For the Indian Illegally-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir region, the Met Office has predicted cloudy weather with a possibility of rain, wind, and thundershowers in cities like Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Shopian, Baramulla, and Pulwama.
This morning, the temperature readings in these areas were as follows:
- Srinagar: 20 degrees Celsius
- Jammu: 27 degrees Celsius
- Leh: 15 degrees Celsius
- Pulwama and Shopian: 19 degrees Celsius
- Anantnag and Baramula: 18 degrees Celsius
As per the updated forecast, residents of these regions are advised to take necessary precautions and be prepared for changes in weather conditions. It is advisable to stay updated with the latest weather reports and exercise caution while travelling during this period of expected rainfall and thundershowers.