PESHAWAR – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts scattered rain accompanied by gusty winds and potential heavy downpours in Peshawar and various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from Friday evening through Sunday.
According to the PMD, monsoon currents originating from the Arabian Sea will impact the upper and central regions of Pakistan, while a westerly wave will affect the northern parts of the country.
In light of these weather patterns, areas including Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Battagram, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Khyber, Mohmand, Bajaur, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Waziristan, and Kurram are likely to experience scattered rains and gusty winds from Friday evening onwards, with heavy rainfall possible in isolated areas of lower districts.
Peshawar is expected to see maximum temperatures ranging between 34-36°C on Saturday and Sunday.
Earlier, scattered rainfall was reported across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 24 hours, while hot and humid conditions prevailed in other areas of the province.
Rainfall measurements recorded were as follows: Lower Dir 36mm, Malam Jabba 3mm, Balakot 1mm.
Peshawar recorded the highest temperature in the province at 40°C, with relative humidity at 63% during the evening. Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan registered maximum temperatures of 39°C.
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