Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept through Peshawar and surrounding areas early Wednesday, flooding streets and disrupting daily life.
The downpour, which began around 6:30 AM, lasted for an hour, leaving roads submerged in water.
Dark clouds continue to dominate the city’s skyline, with light drizzle and strong winds reported on Tuesday as well. The wet conditions extend beyond Peshawar, with Dir and Chitral experiencing rain for the past two days.
In Chitral, snowfall resumed overnight, adding a fresh white layer to the mountainous landscape. The return of rain and snow has brought back winter-like conditions, forcing residents in Chitral, Dir, Swat, and other hilly regions to pull out warm clothing once again.
Moreover, humidity remains high, with Chitral at 100%, Dir at 93%, and Peshawar at 90%, intensifying the damp and cold feel. The rain is likely to persist in Chitral, Dir, Malam Jabba, and Abbottabad until the weekend, while Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan are expected to see clearer skies by Friday.
The weather department forecasts intermittent rain and snowfall in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of possible disruptions in mountainous routes.
Similarly, light rain and breezy conditions are expected in several districts of Punjab over the next two days, according to the meteorological department.
According to the meteorological department, rainfall is expected in Murree (17-19°C), Bahawalpur (37-39°C), Dera Ghazi Khan (29-31°C), Multan (32-34°C), Chakwal (29-31°C), Faisalabad (32-34°C), Sargodha (29-31°C), Lahore (33-35°C), Attock (30-32°C), Rawalpindi (28-30°C), Jhelum (28-30°C), and Sahiwal (34-36°C) on Wednesday and Thursday.
Humidity levels remain high, particularly in Multan (91%), Bahawalpur (75%), and Jhelum (73%), adding to the intensity of the weather. By Friday, most cities will see clear skies, with temperatures rising by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius.
In Lahore, temperatures are forecast to range between 33°C and 35°C during the rainy spell before climbing to 35-37°C on Friday under sunny skies. While the rain is expected to provide brief relief, humidity remains at 71%, keeping conditions warm and sticky.
The scattered showers in different parts of Punjab are expected to improve air quality and create a pleasant atmosphere, meteorologists said.
