ISLAMABAD: Rain wind/thunderstorm is expected on Thursday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Kashmir, Islamabad, north-eastern Balochistan and lower Sindh.

However, an isolated hailstorm (snow over upper high mountains) is expected during the forecast period.

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, isolated heavy falls are also likely in north-eastern Balochistan and KP on Thursday. As per the synoptic situation, a westerly wave is affecting most parts of the country and will persist over upper parts during the next few days.

During the past 24 hours, weather remained dry in most parts of the country. However, rain-thunderstorm occurred in Balochistan, KP, south Punjab and Jacobabad.

During the last 24 hours, rain recorded in several areas was, Zhob 50mm, Quetta (Sheikh Manda 24mm, Samungli 17mm), Panjgur 18mm, Khuzdar 8mm, Kalat 7mm, Lasbella 6mm, Turbat 2mm, Gawadar 1mm, Bannu 7mm, Parachinar 6mm, Dir (upper 4mm, lower 1mm), Malam Jabba 4mm, Cherat, Pattan 2mm, D.I.Khan (Airport, City 1mm), Layyah, Kot Addu 4mm, Bhakkar 2mm, Attock, Joharabad 1mm, Jacobabad 2mm.

Published in Dawn, March 30th, 2023