Intermittent rains with isolated heavy downpours and gusty winds are forecasted for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas during the latter half of this week.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist air from the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach upper Pakistan starting Wednesday, accompanied by a westerly wave approaching on Thursday.

As a result of these weather patterns, intermittent rain and isolated heavy falls are anticipated in the twin cities and other parts of the country from Thursday onwards.

Heavy rainfall could lead to increased water flow in local nullas and streams in regions including Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Nowshera, Swabi, and Northeast Punjab.

Urban flooding may occur in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Sialkot. Landslides could disrupt traffic in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Windstorms and lightning may pose risks to fragile structures like electric poles, billboards, and solar panels. Farmers are advised to adjust their activities in light of the weather forecast.

Tourists are urged to exercise caution and plan their travel according to the weather conditions to avoid any incidents during this wet spell.

Islamabad is expected to see maximum temperatures between 35-37°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, while Rawalpindi’s maximum is predicted to be between 34-36°C during the same period.

Hot and dry weather has prevailed in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and most of Pakistan in the last 24 hours, with Nokkundi recording the highest temperature in the country at 43°C, followed by Bahawalpur and Dalbandin at 42°C.

In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 37°C with an evening relative humidity of 63%, while Rawalpindi saw a maximum of 36°C and an evening relative humidity of 41%.