ISLAMABAD (National Times) Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot weather for most areas of the country during the next 24 hours. While very hot weather with dust raising winds are likely in southern parts.

However, windstorm with isolated rain-thunderstorm is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Pothohar region and Islamabad.

According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. A shallow westerly wave was also prevailing over upper parts of the country.

During the last 24 hours, very hot weather prevailed over most plain areas of the country. However, rain-thunderstorm occurred at isolated places in Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Jacobabad remained the hottest place in the country on Friday with temperature surging up to 50 degrees Celsius.