Rain-thundershower Expected in Upper Areas, Islamabad on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026) Rain-wind/thundershower with isolated heavy falls is expected in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pothohar region, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas on Wednesday, while hot and humid weather is likely to prevail in other plain areas of the country.
Pakistan Meteorological Department Forecast:
- Islamabad and Adjoining Areas: Partly cloudy weather with rain-wind/thundershower, isolated heavy rainfall possible. 60% probability of rain.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rain-wind/thundershowers expected in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Buner, Nowshera, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Malakand, Mohmand, Khyber, Bajaur, Kohat, Parachinar and adjoining areas. Isolated heavy falls anticipated.
- Punjab: Most districts to experience hot and humid weather. Partly cloudy conditions with rain-wind/thundershowers likely in Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Narowal, Sialkot, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat and adjoining areas. Isolated heavy rainfall possible.
- Sindh and Balochistan: Hot and humid weather expected in most districts. Partly cloudy conditions likely in coastal areas.
- Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan: Partly cloudy weather with isolated rain-wind/thundershowers, heavy rainfall possible at isolated places.
Warnings:
- Moderate to heavy rainfall during the night and on September 2 may trigger landslides in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Buner, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Murree, Galliyat, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
- Heavy rainfall could cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and Gujrat during the forecast period.
Recent Weather (Last 24 Hours):
Hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the country. Rain-wind/thundershowers occurred at isolated places in Islamabad, Pothohar region, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, with heavy rainfall recorded at isolated places in Islamabad, Pothohar region and Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Top Rainfall (Last 24 Hours):
- Rawalpindi: 201 mm at Shamsabad, 191 mm at Chaklala, 187 mm at New Kattarian
- Islamabad: 157 mm at Golra, 152 mm at Zero Point, 105 mm at Saidpur Village, 72 mm at Bokra
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 44 mm at Takht Bai, 26 mm at Balakot, 15 mm at Kakul
- Muzaffarabad: 19 mm at the airport, 13 mm in the city
- Hunza and Gilgit: 4 mm and 3 mm respectively.
Highest Temperatures:
- 43°C: Dalbandin and Nokundi
- 42°C: Bhakkar and Dadu
- 41°C: Sibi
