Mainly Hot, Dry Weather Expected Across Country
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Sep, 2026) Mainly dry and hot weather is expected across most parts of the country on Saturday, with temperatures likely to remain high in the plains, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Regional Weather Predictions:
- Islamabad and Adjoining Areas: Primarily dry and hot conditions during the day.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan: Expected to remain hot and dry. Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding areas may experience partly cloudy conditions.
- Sindh: Mainly hot and dry weather expected in most districts; coastal areas may be partly cloudy.
- Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan: Dry and partly cloudy weather anticipated.
Nighttime Conditions:
During the night, mainly dry conditions are predicted over most of the country. However, isolated rain, wind, and thunderstorms are possible in southeastern Sindh, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly regions.
Recent Weather (Past 24 Hours):
Mainly dry and hot weather dominated across most areas. Isolated rain, wind, and thunderstorms were reported in southern Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Top Rainfall:
- Bahawalpur City: 31 mm
- Bahawalpur Airport: 20 mm
- Dir: 20 mm
- Multan Airport: 19 mm
- Multan City: 11 mm
- Kot Addu: 10 mm
Highest Maximum Temperatures:
- Turbat and Sibbi: 42°C
Temperature Readings in Major Cities:
- Islamabad: 19°C/33°C
- Lahore: 22°C/34°C
- Karachi: 28°C/35°C
- Peshawar: 22°C/36°C
- Quetta: 18°C/33°C
- Gilgit: 13°C/27°C
- Muzaffarabad: 19°C/35°C
- Skardu: 8°C/22°C
- Murree: 13°C/23°C
- Faisalabad: 25°C/34°C
- Multan: 22°C/34°C