In Islamabad and its surrounding areas, the daytime weather remained hot and dry, though heavy rain and hail were anticipated at select locations.

Various districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as northern and southeastern Balochistan, saw rain combined with dust storms, with the possibility of hail in certain areas.

Additional rain was likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Peshawar, Dir, Swat, Quetta, Zhob, and Barkhan.

The Meteorological Office advised relevant agencies to stay alert and urged citizens to exercise caution.

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Rain and hail were also predicted in the upper regions of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, which resulted in a drop in temperatures.

The PMD warned that rainfall may have led to partial water accumulation in low-lying areas and potential traffic disruptions.