Pakistan is set to experience another spell of hot and humid weather on Tuesday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting largely oppressive conditions across the country. While most regions are expected to remain under hot and humid conditions, some northern areas may see partly cloudy skies during the afternoon, offering limited relief from the prevailing heat.
Islamabad and adjoining areas are likely to remain hot and humid throughout the day. Similar weather is forecast for most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, although Swat, Kohistan, Battagram and Shangla may witness partly cloudy conditions in the afternoon. The development of clouds in these areas could provide brief relief, but no significant change in the overall weather pattern is expected.
Punjab is also likely to remain under hot and humid conditions, with most districts experiencing high temperatures. The situation is expected to be much the same in Sindh and Balochistan, where hot and humid weather will dominate. Coastal areas of both provinces may remain partly cloudy, influenced by their proximity to the sea.
Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to remain mainly dry, although partly cloudy conditions may develop during the afternoon. The northern regions, with their relatively moderate temperatures, are likely to offer some respite compared with the intense heat being experienced in several other parts of the country.
The weather during the past 24 hours remained hot and humid across most of Pakistan. However, isolated rainfall accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms was reported in northeast Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Dir and Larkana.
Sibi recorded the highest rainfall, receiving 31 millimetres, followed by Barkhan with 23mm. In Gilgit-Baltistan, Skardu and Gupis received 3mm each, while Babusar recorded 2mm. Dir and Larkana received 1mm each.
Temperatures remained particularly high in several parts of the country. Turbat and Dalbandin recorded the highest maximum temperature at 42 degrees Celsius, while Nokkundi and Bahawalnagar reached 41C. The figures underline the intensity of the ongoing summer heat, particularly in southern and western parts of the country.
Major cities also recorded elevated temperatures. Islamabad registered 22C as the minimum and 35C as the maximum, while Lahore recorded 28/38C. Karachi remained comparatively moderate at 27/34C. Peshawar recorded 26/37C, Quetta 21/35C, Gilgit 21/35C and Muzaffarabad 22/37C.
Skardu remained the coolest among the listed cities, with temperatures ranging between 12C and 29C, while Murree recorded 16/24C. Faisalabad experienced 28/38C and Multan 25/39C.
The forecast points to another day of widespread heat and humidity, with only isolated showers and partly cloudy conditions expected in selected areas. With temperatures climbing into the upper 30s and low 40s in several districts, residents are likely to face another demanding day, particularly during the afternoon when heat intensity is expected to peak.