LAHORE – Significant rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab from April 12 to April 15 with occasional gaps.
As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly wave will likely enter upper parts of Pakistan on April 10. It will be followed by another strong westerly wave on April 12 that may grip most parts of the country on April 13 and persist till April 15.
Under the influence of this weather system, intermittent rains are expected across Punjab from April 12 to April 15.
Rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in Murree, Galyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock and Chakwal from on April 10 and then from April 12 to April 15 with occasional gaps. Rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Kot Addu, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar from April 12 to April 15 with occasional gaps. Isolated windstorm/hailstorm is also expected from April 13 to April 15.
Possible Impacts and advises:
Landslides may affect vulnerable areas of Murree and Galyat from April 13 to April 15. Windstorm/hailstorm and lightning may damage standing crops, loose structures like electric poles and solar panels during the period. Farmers especially in wheat growing areas are advised to manage their crops according to weather conditions. Tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary traveling during the wet spell. Temperatures are likely to drop during the wet spell.
