The Meteorological Department’s Regional Centre in Quetta on Monday forecast predominantly hot and dry weather across most parts of Balochistan over the next 24 to 48 hours, warning of strong gusty winds accompanied by sand and dust storms in several districts.
According to the department, seasonal low pressure continues to prevail over Balochistan, while a continental air mass remains dominant across most parts of the region, creating conditions favourable for intense heat.
The forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that most districts will experience hot and dry weather. However, partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are expected along the coastal belt. Strong winds carrying sand and dust are likely to affect Chagai, Washuk, Kharan, Panjgur, Kech, Chaman, Pishin, Quetta and coastal areas during the afternoon and evening.
Looking ahead to the next 48 hours, the department said the prevailing hot and dry conditions are expected to persist across most districts. Rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms is likely in Zhob, Sherani, Barkhan, Musa Khel and Rakhni. Extremely hot weather is expected to continue in Sibi, Usta Muhammad, Sohbatpur, Jaffarabad, Naseerabad, Nokkundi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech, Dalbandin, Kharan and Noshki.
The department further warned that strong gusty winds, accompanied by sand and dust, are expected during the afternoon and evening in Chagai, Washuk, Kharan, Noshki, Panjgur, Kech, Chaman, Pishin, Quetta, Qila Abdullah, Mastung, Kalat, Surab, Khuzdar and along the coastal belt over the next two days.
During the past 24 hours, no rainfall was recorded anywhere in the province. The highest maximum temperature was recorded in Sibi at 47.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Nokkundi at 47.0°C. Dalbandin and Usta Muhammad each recorded 45.0°C, while Turbat reached 43.5°C and Panjgur 43.0°C. Other maximum temperatures included Lasbela 41.0°C, Uthal 40.0°C, Khuzdar 39.5°C, Zhob 38.5°C, Barkhan 38.0°C, Quetta 38.0°C, Sariab 37.0°C, Samungli 36.5°C, Quetta RMC 36.0°C, Jiwani 35.0°C, Pasni 34.0°C, and both Gwadar and Kalat recorded 33.0°C.