A westerly wave is also likely to approach the upper parts of Pakistan on 20th June. Monsoon currents have entered the upcountry, likely to bring a spell of rainfall, PMD’s weather report said. Dust storm/rainfall with isolated heavy falls as well as hailstorms are expected in Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, […]
Various localities of Islamabad were also hit by a hailstorm along with rain and strong winds. The rain affected vehicular traffic flow in Rawalpindi. The rooftop of Quaid-e-Azam University’s canteen collapsed during rainfall. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had earlier forecast rainfall with strong winds and thunderstorms in Islamabad, while heavy rainfall and hailstorm in some […]
The low-pressure area has been located at latitude 16.4 N, longitude 71.9 E at about 1075 km distance from Karachi. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to further intensify into a Depression during the next 36 hours and is expected to move initially towards the north. Currently, there is no threat to […]
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a heatwave alert, forecasting soaring temperatures across the country till April 30. The PMD issued a heatwave alert, forecasting soaring temperatures across the country up to April 30 due to a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere. The weather system has gripped most parts of the country, leading to a […]
“The water reservoirs have dropped to a dangerous level owing to a lesser level of rainfall during the ongoing Rabi season,” the letter read. The water level has dropped to only 0.102-million-acre-feet in Tarbela and 0.226 MAF at Mangla reservoir. “The water in Tarbela and Mangla dams apprehended to come to a dead point in […]
According to a notification by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department, all government employees will receive their salaries and pensions on February 28. Additionally, due to official holidays on March 1 and 2, salaries will be disbursed a day in advance to ensure employees have access to their funds before Ramadan. Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department […]
The weather office had earlier forecast a westerly wave likely to affect Baluchistan from 28th November (night). Under the influence of this weather system, Barkhan, Qalat, Khuzdar, Qilla Abdullah, Dera Bugti, and Naseerabad districts will receive rain. Rainfall is also predicted for Jhal Magsi, Bolan, Jaffarabad, Zhob, Shirani, Musa Khel, Loralai, Sibi, Kohl, and Awaran […]
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) currently operates 22 out of 43 airports, including 13 international ones, and has been experiencing budget constraints on the development side for several years, said a statement issued today. As a result, the CAA was using second-generation equipment, whereas developed countries are utilizing the latest third-generation equipment. The Committee also […]
The weather department said that the maximum temperature in Karachi could reach 40 to 42 Celsius from May 29 to 31, adding that the scorching weather spell could continue till June 5. The PMD has advised the citizens to drink more water and to avoid direct sunlight from 11 am to 4 pm to reduce […]
April rainfall was recorded at 59.3 millimeters, “excessively above” the normal average of 22.5 millimeters, Pakistan’s metrology department said late Friday in its monthly climate report. There were at least 144 deaths in thunderstorms and house collapses due to heavy rains in what the report said was the “wettest April since 1961”. Pakistan is increasingly […]
