Pakistan weather office forecasts more rain in upper regions, including Islamabad
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- The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned of further rain in upper Pakistan over the weekend, particularly in the Potohar region and Islamabad.
- Monsoon currents and a strengthening westerly wave are expected to bring thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall across parts of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
More rain is expected across Pakistan’s upper regions this weekend, with Islamabad and the Potohar region among the areas facing unsettled weather.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department said monsoon currents were penetrating the upper parts of the country. A westerly wave was also affecting the area and was expected to strengthen on Friday and Saturday.
From Thursday through Sunday, rain, wind and thunderstorms are forecast in several parts of Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur. The department warned that some areas could receive heavy rainfall.
Similar conditions are expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, including Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar. The forecast calls for periods of rain with occasional breaks, including scattered heavy falls that could at times become very heavy.
with scattered heavy falls, at times very heavy
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