LAHORE – Widespread rains with heavy falls are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab from Thursday to Sunday with occasional gaps.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal will likely penetrate the upper parts of Pakistan from September 25 (Wednesday). A westerly wave will also likely approach the upper parts on September 26 (Thursday).
Under these conditions, widespread rains with isolated heavy falls are expected in Lahore, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad and Wazirabad from Thursday evening/night to Sunday with occasional gaps.
Intermittent rains are also expected in Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur and Bhakkar from Friday to Sunday.
Downpour may increase flow in local nullas/streams in Murree, Galliyat and northeast Punjab. Heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur and Sialkot. Landslides may disrupt traffic in the vulnerable points of Murree and Galliyat.
Windstorms and lightning may damage weak structures like electric poles, billboards, and solar panels. Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast. Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling according to weather conditions.
Lahore’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 36-38°C on Tuesday and 35-37°C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry weather prevailed in Lahore and most districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours.
Bahawalpur remained the hottest place in Punjab where the maximum temperature was recorded at 42°C. Maximum temperature in Sahiwal was recorded at 41°C.
In Lahore, maximum temperature was recorded at 37°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 50 per cent.
