LAHORE – Intermittent rains, gusty winds are predicted in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Tuesday evening/night and the following two days. The rains will provide some relief from the prevailing heatwave by decreasing the mercury level.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. High pressure prevails in the upper atmosphere, which will likely persist till May 28. A shallow westerly wave will likely affect upper parts of the country from May 28 (evening/night).
Under these conditions, heatwaves will likely persist in Lahore and plains of Punjab on Tuesday. Day temperatures will remain 04 to 06°C above normal levels. Intermittent rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely from Tuesday evening/night (May 28) to June 01 which will gradually decrease the intensity of prevailing heatwave.
Lahore’s maximum temperatures will likely stay between 43-45°C on Tuesday and 42-44°C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, heatwaves prevailed in Lahore and plains of Punjab during the last 24 hours.
Bhakkar and Rahim Yar Khan remained the hottest places in the province where the maximum temperature was recorded at 50°C. Maximum temperature in Kot Addu and Dera Ghazi Khan was recorded at 49°C.
In Lahore, the maximum temperature was recorded at 44°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 36 per cent.
Rains likely to reduce intensity of heatwave in parts of Pakistan from May 28
