The Meteorological Department has issued a significant weather alert, predicting strong winds and thunderstorms in most parts of Kashmir and northeast Punjab over the next 24 hours. Similar conditions are expected in some areas of Islamabad and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, hot and dry weather will persist in the rest of the country.
According to temperatures recorded this morning, Islamabad was at 22 degrees Celsius, while Lahore, Quetta, and Murree recorded 23 degrees Celsius. Karachi began with a warm 28 degrees Celsius, Peshawar recorded 24 degrees, Gilgit 20 degrees, and Muzaffarabad 21 degrees Celsius.
In the region of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, cloudy skies will prevail, with strong winds, thunderstorms, and rain forecasted in Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Pulwama, Shopian, Anantnag, and Baramulla. Authorities have advised residents in the affected areas to remain cautious.