Rain and strong winds are expected across various parts of Pakistan today (Sunday), including upper Sindh, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Scattered showers are also likely in parts of Balochistan, while isolated thunderstorms may develop later in the day, Express News reported.
Despite the forecast, much of the country continued to experience high temperatures over the past 24 hours.
Turbat recorded the highest at 45°C, followed by 44°C in Dadu, Jacobabad, Sibi, and Mohenjo Daro.
Karachi, Multan, and Sahiwal saw 37°C, while Peshawar recorded 35°C. Islamabad and Quetta hit 33°C, and Muzaffarabad and Gilgit reached 29°C.
In Punjab, intense storms and gusty winds broke a prolonged heatwave, bringing welcome relief. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said rainy conditions are expected to persist today.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) cautioned that lightning risk remains elevated during this period.
Rain and strong winds were reported in several districts including Lahore and Islamabad, disrupting weeks of extreme heat. Many residents described the downpour as much-needed.
In Lahore, temperatures dropped sharply, with a low of 22°C and a high expected around 32°C.
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