Hot, dry weather to prevail across Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast predominantly hot and dry weather across much of the country over the next 24 hours, with particularly high temperatures expected in southern areas.

Isolated rain-wind and thunderstorm activity is likely in Kashmir and adjoining regions.

Islamabad and surrounding areas will experience warm to hot conditions with dry weather. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper districts are expected to remain warm and dry, while southern districts may face intense heat.

Punjab will also see widespread hot conditions, with southern areas likely to experience very high temperatures along with dust-raising winds. Sindh is expected to remain extremely hot throughout most districts.

Balochistan will continue to experience warm to hot conditions, with severe heat in southern parts.

Meanwhile, Kashmir is forecast to remain partly cloudy with chances of isolated rain-wind or thunderstorms during the afternoon, while Gilgit-Baltistan will stay partly cloudy and generally dry.