The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that lightning and heavy rainfall may damage weak structures such as solar panels, electric poles, and billboards during the forecast period across Balochistan.
Thundershowers pose risk to weak structures in province
QUETTA, Jul 21 (APP): The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that lightning and heavy rainfall may damage weak structures such as solar panels, electric poles, and billboards during the forecast period across Balochistan.
According to the Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) Quetta, mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most districts of the province, with very hot conditions prevailing in Nokkundi, Washuk, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Noshki, Pishin, Sibi, Naseerabad, Jhal Magsi, Usta Muhammad, and surrounding areas during next 24 hours.
Partly cloudy weather accompanied by rain-wind and thunderstorms, with a few heavy falls, is likely at isolated places including Zhob, Sherani, Barkhan, Musakhel, Killa Saifullah, Harnai, Dukki, Loralai, Kohlu, Khuzdar, Surab, Kalat, Mastung, Quetta, and adjoining areas. Strong gusty winds are also expected in most parts of the province during the afternoon and evening hours.
In last 24 hours the maximum temperature recorded was 47.5°C in Nokkundi, while the minimum was 31.0°C in Gwadar.
The forecast for the next 48–72 hours indicates continued hot and dry conditions in most districts, with scattered rain-wind and thunderstorms (including heavy falls in some areas) expected in Zhob, Sherani, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Killa Saifullah, Harnai, Ziarat, Duki, Loralai, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Sibi, Kachi, Khuzdar, Surab, Kalat, Mastung, Quetta, and surrounding regions.
Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious, particularly in areas with vulnerable infrastructure, and to take preventive measures against possible damage from strong winds and heavy rainfall.
