Hot and Humid Weather to Persist Across Pakistan on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Aug, 2026)
Meteorological Outlook
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts hot and humid conditions for most parts of the country on Tuesday. Northern areas might experience partly cloudy skies in the afternoon.
Regional Weather Details:
- Islamabad and Surrounding Areas: Hot and humid with potential for isolated thunderstorms.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Hot and humid, with partly cloudy conditions expected in Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, and Shangla during the afternoon.
- Punjab: Similar hot and humid weather is anticipated across the province.
- Sindh and Balochistan: Primarily hot and humid, with coastal areas experiencing partly cloudy skies.
- Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan: Dry weather, with partly cloudy conditions possible in the afternoon.
Recent Weather Activity:
Over the past 24 hours, hot and humid weather has been prevalent nationwide, accompanied by isolated rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms in:
- Northeast Balochistan
- Gilgit-Baltistan (Skardu and Gupis)
- Dir
- Larkana
Sibi recorded the highest rainfall at 31mm, while Barkhan had 23mm. Temperatures ranged from a high of 42°C in Turbat and Dalbandin to a low of 12°C in Skardu. Major cities' temperature readings include:
- Islamabad: 22°C/35°C
- Lahore: 28°C/38°C
- Karachi: 27°C/34°C
- Peshawar: 26°C/37°C
- Quetta: 21°C/35°C
- Gilgit: 21°C/35°C
- Muzaffarabad: 22°C/37°C
- Skardu: 12°C/29°C
- Murree: 16°C/24°C
- Faisalabad: 28°C/38°C
- Multan: 25°C/39°C