Scattered rain expected in Upper Punjab, NWFP, NA and Kashmir

CNews ISLAMABAD: Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorm and rain at scattered places of Upper Punjab during next 36 hour and rain may occur in Islamabad. A westerly wave persists over upper parts of the country. Monsoon currents from Arabian Sea are reaching northern parts of the country. In NWFP, Kashmir including earthquake affected areas and Northern Areas, scattered thunderstorm and rain are expected during next 36 hours. However, dry weather is expected in most parts of the Sindh and Balochistan province during next few days. The maximum temperature was recorded Islamabad 32 degree centigrade, Lahore 30 degree centigrade, Karachi 32 degree centigrade, Peshawar 32 degree centigrade, Quetta 35 degree centigrade, Murree 21 degree centigrade, Muzaffarabad 30 degree centigrade and the highest maximum temperature was recorded 42 degree centigrade in Turbat. The maximum amount of rainfall recorded in different cities was Garhi Dopatta 64 millimeter, Nowshera 37 millimeter, D.I.Khan 35 millimeter, Islamabad 19 millimeter, Attock 15 millimeter, Kohat 13 millimeter, Peshawar 13 millimeter, Rashidabad 11 millimeter, Lower Dir, Muzaffarabad, Shorkot and Dratian 10 millimeter each, and Kotli 09 millimeter.