New spell of monsoon showers to hit Pakistan

A new spell of monsoon showers is expected to hit Pakistan in the next 48 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological (Met) Department has reported.

Different parts of Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to receive the monsoon rains.

A statement by the met department said, “Seasonal low lies over North Balochistan with its trough extending southeastward. A shallow westerly wave is affecting northern areas. Weak monsoon currents are penetrating Kashmir and its adjoining areas.”

While very hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country, rain-thundershower with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir.

Moreover, the weather in Karachi is expected to remain cloudy with a chance of light rain.

During the next 24 hours, the maximum temperature is expected to be between 33°C to 35°C, while 59 percent humidity has been recorded in the air.