A powerful electric thunderstorm accompanied by torrential rain extended by Islamabad on Thursday, significantly cooling the Federal Capital and bringing a refreshing change to the weather.
According to Express News, the storm was marked by strong winds and heavy rains, breaking the intense heat spell that had grabbed the city. The thick dark clouds covered the sky, sinking the city in the near dark in the middle of the day, creating an atmosphere that reminds of the night.
Rawalpindi’s twin city also experienced extreme climatic conditions. The dust storms and high -speed winds severely reduced visibility, interrupted daily life and caused the congestion of traffic on the main roads. Several business centers, hotels and restaurants were forced to close temporarily due to the storm. The rain accompanied by strong bursts was also reported in Rawalpindi.
The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) has predicted a broader climate change, announcing the beginning of generalized rain throughout the country. The ongoing heat wave is expected to have been affecting both small peoples and the main cities, decrease as rain systems move.
In Islamabad and the surrounding areas, partially cloudy conditions are expected to persist, with possibilities of heavy rains and hail storms in scattered places. A similar climate is forecast for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa parts, including chitral, dir, swat, abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Wazirist, Kohat and Hagu.
Hail and thunderstorms are also anticipated in districts such as Lucky Marwat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Karak, Khyber, Peshawar and Swabi. Rain and farms are forecast for Mardan, Kurram, Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu as well.
In Punjab, rain is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Atock, Chakwal, Jhelum and Mandi Bahauddin, with similar conditions probably in Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad and Sialkot. Lahore, Nanowal, Sahiwal, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad and other cities, including Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalnagar and Bahawalpur are also predicted that they will receive the rain and the hailstorm.
In Sindh, thunderstorms and rains are expected in Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur and Jacobabad at night or night, along with Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad and Khairpur.
Similarly, Baluchistan is expected to see night or night showers in Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Musa Khel, Chaman and Mastung. The rain is also likely in Pishin, Killa Abdullah, Killa Saifullah, Lorealai, Barkhan, Sibi, Khuzdar, Chagai and Nushki.
In Peshawar, the rain during the night brought a pleasant change in the weather, although dust storms are still possible in lowland areas such as Bannu and Peshawar, along with hail possibilities.
On Tuesday, the temperatures shot throughout the country, with Peshawar registering 39 ° C, Dera Ismail Khan 43 ° C, Bannu 42 ° C and Mardan and Takht Bhai 39 ° C. at higher altitudes, Kalam reported 30 ° C, Malam Jabba 27 ° C and Chitral and dirmed around 34–35 ° C.
