MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Kashmir Weather: As of current, light rain is falling across Azad Kashmir this morning, with a 25 per cent chance of precipitation. Humidity stands at 47 per cent, while winds remain gentle at 8 km/h, creating cool and slightly damp conditions.
Today will be partly cloudy with thunderstorms, especially in the morning. The temperature will reach a high of 79°F, which means around 26°C, with winds coming from the east-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
There’s a 50 per cent chance of rain. Humidity will be at 39 per cent, and the UV index is 7 out of 11, which is quite high, so sun protection is advisable. Sunrise was at 4:55 AM, and sunset will be at 7:10 pm.
As for the night, the skies will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 61°F or 16°C. Winds will shift to the north-northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Humidity will rise to 58 per cent, and the UV index will be 0, meaning no risk. The moon will rise at 11:04 AM, and it’s currently in the waxing crescent phase.
The waxing crescent is the moon phase that comes right after the New Moon, before reaching the First Quarter. During this phase, you’ll see just a thin, curved sliver of the moon lit up, getting slightly bigger each night.
If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, the lit part appears on the right side, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s on the left. This phase lasts around a week, slowly leading up to the First Quarter moon.
Azad Kashmir weather: Extended update
Tuesday, June 3: Expect morning thunderstorms with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. There’s a 53 per cent chance of rain, and winds will be light from the east at 7 mph.
Wednesday, June 4: Partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching 26°C and dropping to 17°C at night. Only a 24 per cent chance of rain, and winds will shift to the south-southwest at 7 mph.
Thursday, 5th June: Mostly sunny and warmer, with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Rain is unlikely, only a 15 per cent chance, and winds will come from the west-southwest at 8 mph.
Friday, June 6: Another mostly sunny day, with temperatures peaking at 31°C and cooling to 21°C overnight. Almost no rain is expected, only a 2 per cent chance, with winds from the west-southwest at 9 mph.
Saturday, June 7: Hot and mostly sunny, reaching 33°C during the day and 20°C at night. A slight 7% chance of rain, with winds staying west-southwest at 9 mph.
Sunday, June 8: The warmest day yet, hitting 34°C in the afternoon and 21°C in the evening. Skies remain mostly sunny, with just a 2 per cent chance of rain and light winds from the west at 8 mph.
Overall, the week starts a bit unsettled but turns increasingly hot and dry, perfect for those who enjoy sunshine.
