Rains and gusty winds with isolated hailstorms are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Thursday night and Friday, with occasional breaks.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of the country. It may persist in upper parts till next 36 hours.
Under these conditions, cloudy weather with rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Noorpur Thal, Sargodha and Faisalabad on Thursday night.
Hailstorms may also occur at isolated places. Heavy rainfall is also expected at a few places in Murree, Galiyat and the Potohar Region.
Fog/smog is likely at isolated places in Khanewal, Multan, Kot Addu, and Bahawalpur.
On Friday, mainly dry weather is expected in most districts of the province, while partly cloudy in upper districts.
However, rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum and Gujrat.
Fog/smog is likely to prevail in Khanewal, Multan, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur and surroundings during morning hours.
Rainfall may cause landslides and slippery conditions, disrupting traffic flow in Murree and Galiyat.
Tourists are advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the period.
Minimum temperatures in Lahore are forecast at 15–17°C on Friday and 16–18°C on Saturday.
During the past 24 hours, rain-wind/thunderstorm occurred in Islamabad and Potohar Region.
Rainfall (mm): Islamabad (Zero point 03, Airport, Saidpur Village 02), Murree 03, Rawalpindi (Kattarian 02, Shamsabad, Gawalmandi, Pirwidahi, Katcheri 01)
The minimum temperature in Lahore was recorded at 16°C, with evening humidity at 69%.
Weather Outlook of Islamabad, Rawalpindi: More Intermittent Rain Likely
