Balochistan Braces for Hot Conditions, Strong Winds

The Meteorological Department’s Quetta Regional Center today predicted predominantly dry and hot conditions across most districts of Balochistan, with strong winds expected in southern regions over the next 24 hours.

Specifically, for the immediate 24-hour period, dry conditions are anticipated in the majority of the province. Plains areas are expected to experience hot weather, while Kech, Awaran, Labella, and Hub may observe partly cloudy skies with a chance of drizzle.

Looking ahead to the next 48 hours, the forecast indicates continued largely dry weather throughout Balochistan. Hot temperatures will persist in the plain areas, and gusty, dust-raising winds are expected to affect both western and southern parts of the province.

The current synoptic situation reveals that continental air is prevailing over most areas of Balochistan. Concurrently, some moist currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the province”s southern regions.

During the preceding 24 hours, no rainfall was recorded across the province. Minimum temperatures (°C) observed included: Kalat 9.0, Quetta City 10.0, Samungli 10.5, RMC 10.8, Sariab 11.0, Zhob 14.5, Barkhan 16.5, Dalbandin 19.0, Khuzdar 18.5, Lasbella 20.0, Panjgur 20.0, Gwadar 20.5, Pasni 20.5, Jiwani 21.0, Ormara 21.0, Uthal 22.0, Usta Muhammad 22.5, Nokkundi 23.5, Turbat 23.5, and Sibbi 25.0.