QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Aug, 2026) The Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) Quetta has issued a weather forecast warning of heavy rainfall over the next 24–48 hours, which may trigger flash flooding in local streams, nullahs, and hill torrents across northeastern districts of Balochistan.
According to the forecast, areas including Ziarat, Sherani, Zhob, Harnai, Musakhail, Barkhan, Loralai, Duki, Killa Saifullah, Kohlu, and Dera Bugti are likely to be affected during the wet spell. The advisory cautioned that windstorms, lightning, and heavy rains could damage weak structures such as solar panels, billboards, and electric poles.
Meanwhile, mainly hot weather is expected in most districts of the province, with very hot conditions prevailing in Nokkundi (46°C), Dalbandin (45.
5°C), Washuk, Kharan, Noshki, Panjgur, Kech, Awaran, parts of Khuzdar, Sibi, and Dera Bugti. The minimum temperature recorded was 30.5°C in Ormara.
The forecast also indicates partly cloudy weather with rain-wind/thunderstorms at isolated places in Zhob, Sherani, Musakhail, Dera Bugti, Barkhan, Ziarat, Kohlu, Khuzdar, and adjoining areas. Strong gusty winds are likely in most parts of the province.
For the upcoming 48–72 hours, similar conditions are expected, with hot weather in southern and western districts and rain-wind/thunderstorms in northeastern and central regions, including Surab, Mastung, outskirts of Quetta, and adjoining areas.
