Scattered monsoon rains and gusty winds are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Thursday night and Friday.
Isolated heavy rains are also expected during the forecast period.
Synoptic Situation
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly wave is affecting the western and upper parts of Pakistan. Moist currents from the Arabian are continuously penetrating the upper and central parts of the country. Moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are likely to enter Pakistan from tonight.
PMD Forecast
Under these conditions, scattered monsoon rains and gusty winds are likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Faisalabad, Khushab, Sargodha, Lahore, Okara, Kasur, Pakpattan, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Chiniot, Noor Pur Thal, Bhakkar, Layyah, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur on Thursday night Isolated heavy falls are also expected during the forecast period.
On Friday, more rain and gusty winds are likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Khushab, Lahore, Okara, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot and Narowal. Rains may also occur in Bhakkar, Layyah, Mianwali and Dera Ghazi Khan.
Impacts
Heavy rains may cause urban/flash flooding in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Lahore and Faisalabad. Flash flooding may occur in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan. Strong winds may damage weak structures like solar panels, electric poles, and billboards.
Temperatures
Daytime temperatures in Lahore are expected to remain between 35°C and 37°C on Friday and Saturday.
Past Weather
Over the past 24 hours, rain and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls occurred in Islamabad, Lahore and parts of Punjab.
Rainfall (mm): Murree 72, Islamabad (Airport 48, Golra 39, Bokra 14, Saidpur 12, City 07), Mandi Bahuddin 25, Attock 22, Lahore (Nishter Town 38, Johar Town 24, Tajpura 23, Mughalpura, Farrukhabad 22, Head Office WASA 20, Defence Road 16, Airport 14, Samanabad 13, Shadipura 12, Gulshan-e-Ravi 11, Jail Road, Lakshmi Chowk, Iqbal Town, Saggian 10, City 09, Upper Mall 08, Pani Wala Talab 07, Chowk Nakhuda 01), Hafizabad 14, Sheikhupura 14, Gujranwala 13, Rawalpindi (Katcheri 12, Kattarian, Pirwidahi, Chaklala 11, Gawalmandi, Shamsabad 08), Gujrat 11, Jhelum 08, Kasur 07, Mangla 06, Noor Pur Thal 03, Narowal 03, Chakwal, Dera Ghazi Khan 02, Joharabad 01, Sialkot Airport 01
Lahore recorded a maximum temperature of 36°C with evening humidity at 57 per cent.
