As thunderstorms and rainfall persist across various districts of Punjab, the Meteorological Department forecasts such inclement weather to continue until tomorrow.
The regions expected to be affected include Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Khushab, and Nurpur Thal, with a chance of rain also predicted in Sargodha, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, and Okara, said the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
A PDMA spokesperson indicates that DG Khan, Multan, Khanewal, and Bahawalpur may experience thundershowers, highlighting the widespread nature of the weather system.
In addition to Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also expected to witness showers and thunderstorms, with the possibility of heavy rain accompanied by hailstorms. The capital city, Islamabad, is likely to experience a hailstorm and heavy rain in the evening.
Furthermore, regions, including north Balochistan, south Punjab, and upper Sindh, are also forecasted to receive rainfall in the coming hours.
Karachi
Meanwhile, Karachi, despite reporting a partly cloudy to cloudy condition, records a high humidity ratio of 75%, as per the Met Department. As compared to the previous days, there is a possibility of a slight decrease in the intensity of heat in the city, while sea breezes has been restored.
The maximum temperature in the city is expected to reach 33 to 35 degrees Celsius, with winds blowing from the southwest direction at a speed of 9km per hour.
Lahore
In Lahore, the intensity of heat has decreased following last night's rain and storm. The maximum temperature is anticipated to reach 37 degrees Celsius, with the Met Department predicting more rain within the next 24 hours.
As various cities across Punjab and Sindh brace for continued rainfall, citizens are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with weather forecasts to ensure their safety and well-being amidst the changing weather conditions.
