Above-normal daytime temperatures expected in Pakistan plains

2026-03-02 - 09:55

Above-normal daytime temperatures are expected in the plains of Pakistan due to the persistent dry weather during the current week. Synoptic Situation: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. Forecast: Under these conditions, dry weather is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and most parts of Pakistan during the current week. Cold weather is expected in the hilly areas during the morning/night hours. Day temperatures in the plain areas are expected to remain above normal. Temperatures: Islamabad’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 06°C and 08°C on Tuesday and between 07°C and 09°C on Wednesday. Rawalpindi’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 10°C and 12°C on Tuesday and between 11°C and 13°C on Wednesday. Past Weather: The weather remained dry in most parts of the country, while cold in the hilly areas during the morning and night hours. Leh remained the coldest place in the country where the mercury dropped 08°C below the freezing point. The minimum temperature in Skardu was recorded at -02°C, in Kalam at 01°C, in Malam Jabba at 02°C, and in Dir, Rawalakot and Balakot at 03°C. In Islamabad, the minimum temperature was recorded at 07°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 87 per cent. In Rawalpindi, the minimum temperature was recorded at 11°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 49 per cent.