Islamabad, May 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Due to Heat wave, day temperatures are likely to remain 07-09°C above normal in Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, while 06-08°C above normal in Sindh and Balochistan. General public is advised to take precautionary measures to avoid heat wave.

Synoptic Situation

Due to high pressure in upper atmosphere, day temperatures are likely to increase in most parts of the country.

Tuesday

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while the plain areas will remain under the grip of severe heat wave conditions. Gusty/dust raising winds are also likely in southern and central plain areas of the country in afternoon.

Wednesday

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while the plain areas will remain under the grip of severe heat wave conditions. Gusty/dust raising winds are also likely in southern and central plain areas of the country in afternoon.

Past 24-Hour Weather

Weather remained hot and dry in most parts of the country, while very hot in plain areas. However, rain-wind/thunderstorm occurred at isolated places in Islamabad, Potohar region, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir.

Rainfall (mm): Punjab: Islamabad (Saidpur 25, Zero point 19, Bokra 12, Airport 08, Golra 05), Rawalpindi (Chaklala 10, Shamsabad 09), Murree 04, Mangla, Jhelum 01, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Drosh, Kakul 04, Mirkhani, Saidu Sharif, Balakot, Peshawar 01 and Kashmir: Kotli 02.

Yesterday’s Highest Temperature’s (°C): Jacobabad 48, D.G. Khan, R.Y. Khan 47, Sibbi, Kot Addu, Rohri and Dadu 47.

For more information, contact:
National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC)
Pakistan Meteorological Department
Headquarter Office, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-638-638
Email: nwfc@pmd.gov.pk
Website: http://nwfc.pmd.gov.pk