Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast across upper and central Pakistan

Notably, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast another spell of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds throughout a number of parts of upper and central Pakistan during the weekend.

Key points

• From August 21 to 23, intermittent rainfall is projected throughout Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad and a number of districts of upper Punjab.
• On August 22, rain accompanied by thunderstorms may additionally affect Sargodha, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sahiwal, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ghazi Khan, along with nearby areas.
• In Balochistan, showers are probable in Musa Khel, Barkhan, Zhob, Kalat and Khuzdar on August 21 and 22.
• As well as parts of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, are additionally projected to experience rainfall throughout the forecast period, a number of districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• In contrast, most areas of Sindh and Balochistan are projected to remain hot and humid during the period.

While a westerly wave is additionally affecting the upper parts of the country, according to the weather advisory, monsoon currents are continuing to influence the upper and central regions.

From August 21 to 23, intermittent rainfall is projected throughout Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad and a number of districts of upper Punjab. President Zardari for further strengthening Pakistan-China economic, trade cooperation.

Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Lahore, Kasur and Sheikhupura are probable to receive showers from Friday evening or night through the morning of August 23.

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Taken together, the developments around rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast across upper and central Pakistan point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.