Islamabad, May 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):

Warning

People should take precautionary measures due to heat wave.

Synoptic Situation

Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. A shallow westerly wave is present over upper parts of the country.

Tuesday

Very hot weather is expected in most plain areas of the country. However, light rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds may occur at isolated places in Gilgit Baltistan, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas. Gusty winds are also likely in southern and central districts of Punjab during the period.

Wednesday

Very hot weather is expected in most plain areas of the country. However, light rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds may occur at isolated places in Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas. Gusty winds are also likely in southern and central districts of Punjab during the period.

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 a few places in Gilgit Baltistan, Hafizabad and Barkhan.

Rainfall (mm): Balochistan: Barkhan 04, Gilgit-Baltistan: Babusar 03, Gilgit 02 and Punjab: Hafizabad 01.

Yesterday’s Highest Temperature’s (°C): Jacobabad, Noor Pur Thal 48, Sibbi and Jhelum 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