- Rain in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan has lowered temperatures and intensified the cold.
- The PMD says a western weather system will bring more rain over the next 24 hours.
- Strong winds and thunderstorms are forecast in some areas, with hail possible at isolated places.
- Thirteen districts, including Quetta, Zhob, Turbat and Khuzdar, are named in the forecast.
Rain across Quetta and several other parts of Balochistan has brought a clear change in the weather. Temperatures have fallen and the cold has become more intense across the province.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) says the wet spell is not over yet. More rain is expected at several places during the next 24 hours.
Cloud and showers over the provincial capital
In Quetta and the areas around it, rain fell on and off until the evening and into the night, while dark clouds covered the sky over the city and nearby localities.
The showers pulled temperatures down further, leaving the weather considerably colder than before.
What the PMD is forecasting
According to the PMD, a western weather system is likely to keep the skies cloudy over the northern and central districts of Balochistan. Rain is expected at several places in these areas during the next 24 hours.
The department has also forecast strong winds and thunderstorms alongside the rain in some areas. Isolated places may see hailstorms as well.
Districts in the forecast
The PMD has named 13 districts that are likely to receive rainfall: Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Ziarat, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Mastung, Kalat, Turbat, Chagai and Khuzdar. Areas adjoining these districts may also get rain.
What to expect
The PMD forecasts further rain at several places during the next 24 hours. Strong winds and thunderstorms are forecast in some areas, and hail is possible at isolated places.
The PMD expects more rain at several places across northern and central Balochistan during the next 24 hours, with strong winds, thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms possible in some areas.
Questions and answers
Which districts of Balochistan are expected to get rain?
The PMD lists Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Ziarat, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Mastung, Kalat, Turbat, Chagai and Khuzdar, along with their adjoining areas.
What is causing the rain in Balochistan?
According to the PMD, a western weather system is affecting the northern and central districts of the province.
Is hail expected?
The PMD says isolated places may receive hailstorms. Strong winds and thunderstorms are also forecast in some areas.
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