Storms hit Islamabad; Weather department issues alert for more rain
At a glance
- Strong winds and rain hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Friday evening.
- A stage at the Islamabad Sports Complex collapsed due to the storm.
- Authorities have issued alerts for more rain and potential flooding in several provinces.
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Rain accompanied by strong winds swept through Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Friday evening, providing relief from a recent heatwave but also causing damage. A stage set up for a musical festival at the Islamabad Sports Complex collapsed due to the storm. Following the initial downpour, the Pakistan Meteorological Department and disaster management authorities have issued alerts for continued monsoon rains and potential flooding in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan through the weekend.
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department and disaster management authorities have issued alerts for more rain and potential flooding across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
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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.