Most parts of Balochistan are expected to remain in the grip of severe heat over the next 48 hours, although isolated rain and thunderstorms are likely in several districts, the Meteorological Department’s Quetta Regional Centre said on Tuesday.
The department said a continental air mass continues to dominate most areas of the province, creating predominantly dry and extremely hot weather conditions.
For the next 24 hours, the Met Office forecast mainly dry and very hot weather across most districts. However, light rain and thunderstorms are expected in Khuzdar, Wadh, Barkhan, Rakhni, Musakhel, Kohlu, Harnai and Kalat. Strong, dust-laden winds accompanied by gusts are also likely to affect Nokkundi, Dalbandin, Washuk, Kharan, Panjgur and the coastal belt.
The weather outlook for the following 48 hours indicates that the prevailing pattern will continue, with dry and intensely hot conditions expected across much of the province. Light rain and thunderstorms are likely in Khuzdar, Wadh, Barkhan, Rakhni, Musakhel, Kohlu, Harnai and Kalat, while strong gusty winds carrying dust are forecast for Nokkundi, Dalbandin, Washuk, Kharan, Panjgur and coastal areas.
During the last 24 hours, Khuzdar recorded 1.2 millimetres of rainfall, while Turbat received only trace precipitation.
The highest maximum temperature recorded during the period was 48.0 degrees Celsius in Nokkundi, followed by Dalbandin at 47.5°C, Sibbi at 45.5°C, Usta Muhammad at 44.5°C, Quetta at 41.0°C, Quetta RMC at 40.5°C, Barkhan and Samungli at 40.0°C each, Khuzdar at 39.5°C, Sariab at 39.0°C, Panjgur at 38.5°C, Lasbela at 38.2°C, Uthal at 38.0°C, Zhob at 36.5°C, Kalat at 36.0°C, Turbat at 35.5°C, Jiwani and Pasni at 33.0°C each, and Gwadar and Ormara at 31.5°C each.