PMD predicts heavy rainfall across country from March 20

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday predicted entry of fresh westerly wave in Pakistan from Iran on March 20.

PMD report stated most parts of the country, including Karachi expected to receive heavy rain under the influence of the fresh westerly weather systems from Iran.

While the weather report also predicted a rise in temperature in the metropolis on Tuesday and Wednesday. The temperature is likely to soar 35 to 36 degrees Celsius today and tomorrow according to the met office report. 

The weather department has said slightly above normal rainfall in most parts of Punjab. The rain or thunderstorm activity is likely during the 3rd and 4th week of March with chances of hailstorms and gusty winds at isolated in plain areas of Punjab.

Pakistan Meteorological Department’s report stated hailstorms are also expected in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Potohar area. Sindh is also expected to get above normal rainfall, while hotness expected to remain near normal in upper Sindh.