Web Desk: Widespread rain and thunderstorms lashed several parts of Pakistan over the last 24 hours, bringing much-needed relief from the heat but slowing daily life in major urban centers.
According to official data, the wet spell covered Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northern Balochistan. Meanwhile, other regions remained dry with partly cloudy skies.
In Punjab, Lahore recorded some of the highest rainfall figures. Specifically, Shadipura received 43 mm, followed by Tajpura at 38 mm and Saggian at 37 mm. Murree also saw significant activity with 40 mm of rain. Additionally, Faisalabad experienced heavy downpours, with Gulistan Colony recording 31 mm and the WASA Head Office reporting 30 mm. Other cities including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Sargodha, and Jhang also reported varying intensities of precipitation.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also faced heavy weather. Cherat recorded 34 mm of rain, while Malam Jabba and Bannu followed closely with 32 mm each. Furthermore, Peshawar saw up to 17 mm of rainfall, while regions like Parachinar and Kohat remained under the influence of the storm system.
Similarly, in Kashmir, Rawalakot emerged as the wettest area with 34 mm of rain. Garhi Dupatta and Kotli also recorded notable totals. In the north, Hunza and Astore in Gilgit-Baltistan received light showers, while Quetta in Balochistan recorded 1 mm.
Despite the rains in the north, southern parts of the country remained gripped by heat. For instance, Shaheed Benazirabad recorded a maximum temperature of 40°C. Similarly, Sakrand reached 39°C, while cities like Rahim Yar Khan, Khanpur, and Larkana saw highs of 38°C.
Ultimately, the Pakistan Meteorological Department expects the unstable weather to persist in the upper regions for the next 24 hours. Consequently, authorities have advised residents in mountainous areas to remain alert for potential landslides.
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