More rain brings further relief to Islamabad and Rawalpindi
At a glance
- Another spell of rain has fallen in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, further lowering temperatures.
- A previous storm on Friday caused damage, including the collapse of a stage at the Islamabad Sports Complex.
- Authorities have issued alerts for more rain and potential flooding in Punjab, KP, and Balochistan.
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Rain and strong winds have affected Islamabad and Rawalpindi, providing relief from a recent heatwave. The initial storm on Friday caused some damage, including the collapse of a stage at the Islamabad Sports Complex. Following this, another spell of rain was reported on Saturday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued alerts for more rain and potential flooding across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, attributing the weather to a Westerly wave and monsoon conditions.
Latest development
Another spell of rain has brought further relief to residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday, following the downpour a day earlier that was accompanied by strong winds.
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Another spell of rain has brought further relief to residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday, following the downpour a day earlier. The new rainfall has helped to lower temperatures in the twin cities.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and disaster management authorities have issued alerts for more rain and potential flooding. The warnings cover Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, in addition to the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The strong winds accompanying the rain on Friday evening reportedly caused a stage to collapse at the Islamabad Sports Complex ahead of a planned musical festival.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that intermittent monsoon rains, with isolated heavy downpours and hailstorms, will continue in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of the country through the weekend. A Westerly wave is reportedly approaching the upper parts of the country. Temperatures in the capital are expected to range between 34°C and 37°C over Saturday and Sunday.
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Islamabad, Rawalpindi Weather: Rain Expected This Weekend
Intermittent monsoon rains with isolated heavy downpours and hailstorms are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan through the…
Grateful for the relief from the heat, but it’s worrying to hear about the stage collapsing. I hope no one was hurt. These pre-monsoon storms can be very intense.
This highlights the need for strict safety checks on temporary structures for events. Weather is becoming more unpredictable; our planning must adapt to ensure public safety.