Abstract:
A thunderstorm is simply a storm that generates lightning and thunder. It frequently produces gusty winds, heavy rain and hail. A thunderstorm may be produced by a single cumulonimbus cloud which influences a small area or it may be associated with cluster of cumulonimbus clouds covering a large area. This study explores mean monthly and total-annual thunderstorm frequency for thirty years over various meteorological stations of Pakistan. From the analysis of the data, it is evident that Parachinar and Kakul are at the top with the maximum numbers of thunderstorm days annually. July and August are the months with maximum thunderstorm frequency at nearly all stations, except southwestern parts of the country such as Jiwani whose maximum thunderstorm frequency occurs during December to February. Knowledge of thunderstorm activity over Pakistan can be of immense help to the weather forecasters, aircraft pilots, agriculturists and also to the planners associated with the management of natural disasters.
Page(s):
39-62
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Meterology, Volume: 5, Issue: 9, Year: 2008