Sixth Monsoon Spell Forecast for Upper, Central Pakistan from August 17
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- Heavy rainfall occurred in Islamabad and Murree on August 16.
- A sixth monsoon spell is forecast for upper and central Pakistan from August 17 to 21.
- Widespread rains and heavy downpours are expected in various regions.
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Heavy rainfall brought relief to Islamabad and Murree on August 16, with temperatures dropping to 30 degrees Celsius in the capital. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has now forecast a sixth monsoon spell, bringing widespread rains and heavy downpours to upper and central Pakistan from August 17 to 21, with occasional breaks.
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a sixth monsoon spell with widespread rains and heavy downpours for upper and central parts of the country from August 17 to 21.
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Widespread monsoon rains with heavy downpours are expected across upper and central parts of Pakistan from August 17 to 21, with occasional breaks. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, monsoon currents are currently affecting the upper regions and are expected to persist over the coming days. A westerly wave is also likely to enter the upper parts of the country from August 17, potentially triggering widespread rainfall and isolated heavy downpours.
Kashmir, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to receive rain, wind, and thundershowers, including isolated heavy falls, during this period. Most areas of Sindh and Balochistan are expected to remain hot and humid, though some areas like Musakhel, Barkhan, Zhob, Kalat, and Khuzdar may receive rain, wind, and thundershowers.
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