Islamabad, 16 June 2025: Weather Today may bring instability across several regions of Pakistan, as the national forecast indicates the likelihood of scattered windstorms, dust-laden thunderclouds, and intermittent rainfall, particularly in the northern and southeastern belts.
The Meteorological Department has also issued a caution regarding possible damage to vulnerable structures, including electricity poles, solar panels, trees, and vehicles, due to strong winds and isolated hailstorms.
Forecast for Monday
Weather Today, Monday, is expected to remain volatile in parts of the country:
- Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, North/South Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern Balochistan, Potohar Region, and Southeast Sindh may see cloudy skies accompanied by isolated thunderstorms or dust storms.
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- Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could experience heavy downpours in some locations.
- Residents are advised to remain alert to changing weather conditions, especially in areas prone to flooding or landslides.
Forecast for Tuesday
As we move into Tuesday, the weather is expected to be hot and dry across much of the country, though parts of Northeast Punjab, Eastern Sindh, Kashmir, Upper KP, and Gilgit-Baltistan may still experience intermittent thunderstorm activity.
Regional Outlook
ISLAMABAD
- Monday: A mix of sunshine and clouds with a 55% chance of dust storms and brief showers in the capital and its surroundings.
- Tuesday: Predominantly hot and dry conditions expected.
PUNJAB
- Monday: Mostly warm and partly cloudy with possible dust or thunderstorms in cities including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Bahawalpur. A chance of localized hail remains for higher-risk zones.
- Tuesday: While hot and dry conditions dominate, light rain or thunderstorms could occur in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sialkot.
SINDH
- Monday & Tuesday: Expect humid and sweltering conditions across most districts. However, partly cloudy skies and localized thunder-rainfall may develop in Karachi, Badin, Umerkot, Mithi, Sukkur, Jacobabad, and other parts of southeastern Sindh.
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
- Monday: A mix of partly cloudy skies and isolated duststorms/rain across districts like Swat, Abbottabad, Kohat, and Peshawar. Heavier spells could strike the upper parts.
- Tuesday: Mostly hot and sticky weather persists, though brief thunder-rain is possible in Kohistan, Mansehra, and Abbottabad.
BALOCHISTAN
- Monday: Isolated showers and windstorms may occur in Quetta, Sibi, Zhob, and Barkhan. Other areas are likely to remain dry and hot.
- Tuesday: No significant change; the heatwave-like pattern will continue across most districts.
KASHMIR & GILGIT-BALTISTAN
- Monday & Tuesday: Cloud-covered skies are expected to dominate with intermittent rain and thunderstorm activity. A few locations could receive moderate to heavy rainfall.
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Weather Today offers a mixed picture of seasonal shifts: while some regions can expect the first signs of pre-monsoon rain relief, most of the country continues to grapple with oppressive heat and high humidity.
Authorities recommend taking precautionary measures, especially in regions forecasted for windstorms and flash downpours.
