LAHORE – Mercury level has started rising in Lahore and parts of Punjab after a dip due to the overcast conditions and intermittent rains on the weekend.
Further increase in the temperatures is likely as no significant rain-giving system is approaching the country during the next couple of days.
On Monday, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan and Sargodha remained the hottest places in the province where the maximum temperature reached 33 degrees Celsius.
In Lahore, maximum temperature was recorded at 29 C. Relative humidity during the evening was recorded at 33 per cent.
As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan.
Under the influence of these conditions, mainly dry weather is expected in Lahore and most parts of Punjab on Monday night, Tuesday and Wednesday. However, partly cloudy weather with rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Murre, Galyat and surrounding areas.
Lahore’s maximum temperatures will likely remain between 29-31 C on Tuesday and 31-33 C on Wednesday.
