Much of Pakistan continues to reel under hot and dry conditions this Sunday, though mild relief may arrive in the form of light showers and cloud cover later in the day, according to fresh updates from the national weather service.
While the plains remain particularly sweltering, slight changes in atmospheric patterns suggest that some regions could experience gusty winds, sporadic rain, and even hailstorms by evening.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, areas including northeast and southern Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, southeast and upper Sindh, northeastern Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan may witness patchy cloud formation and intermittent rain coupled with thunderstorms. Windstorms and hail are also expected in isolated spots.
In the capital and nearby zones, the day is forecast to be hot and partially overcast, but brief spells of rain accompanied by strong winds and thunder are anticipated later tonight.
Across Punjab, the heat will persist, but localized rainfall is expected in several districts including Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Dera Ghazi Khan, among others. Stormy winds and occasional hail could also affect these areas.
Northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — including locations such as Swat, Dir, Kohat, Waziristan, and Abbottabad — may experience brief rainfall episodes and blustery weather conditions today.
In Sindh, the forecast indicates continued extreme heat and humidity. However, places like Sukkur, Jacobabad, Mirpurkhas, and Umarkot may encounter overcast skies and potential rain showers later in the day.
The hot spell remains unbroken in most of Balochistan as well, though some districts — such as Quetta, Zhob, Mastung, and Khuzdar — could witness isolated rain and wind gusts.
Similarly, in the northern highlands of Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, cooler winds and light rain may offer a short-lived break from the otherwise dry and warm conditions.
