Most parts of Balochistan are expected to experience dry and intensely hot weather over the next two days, although isolated rain and thunderstorms are likely in several northeastern districts, the Meteorological Department’s Quetta Regional Centre said on Monday.
The department said a continental air mass continued to dominate most areas of the province, keeping temperatures well above seasonal averages. It forecast light rain accompanied by thunderstorms during the next 24 hours in Khuzdar, Wadh, Barkhan, Rakhni, Musakhel, Kohlu and Harnai.
Strong, dust-raising winds with gusts are also expected during the same period in Nokkundi, Dalbandin, Washuk, Kharan and along the coastal belt.
Looking ahead to the following 48 hours, the Met Office said the prevailing weather pattern was likely to persist, with dry and very hot conditions continuing across most of the province. However, light rain and thunderstorms remain possible in Khuzdar, Barkhan, Rakhni, Musakhel, Kohlu and Harnai.
It added that strong gusty winds carrying dust could affect Nokkundi, Dalbandin, Washuk, Kharan, Chaman, Pishin, Qillah Abdullah, Quetta and coastal areas during the 48-hour forecast period.
No rainfall was recorded across the province during the past 24 hours. Nokkundi registered the highest maximum temperature at 48.0 degrees Celsius, followed by Dalbandin at 47.5 degrees and Sibbi at 46.0 degrees.
Other maximum temperatures recorded during the period included Usta Muhammad 44.0°C, Panjgur 40.5°C, Quetta 40.0°C, Uthal 40.0°C, Lasbela 39.5°C, Samungli 39.5°C, Quetta Regional Meteorological Centre 39.5°C, Turbat 39.5°C, Khuzdar 39.0°C, Sariab 38.5°C, Barkhan 38.5°C, Zhob 36.5°C, Kalat 35.0°C, Pasni 34.0°C, Jiwani 33.5°C, Gwadar 32.5°C and Ormara 32.0°C.