As light to heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Punjab, including its capital city Lahore, early on Saturday morning, the Met Department has forecast more rain and strong winds in the province today.
In this regard, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued instructions to the administration to remain vigilant and proactive in dealing with the adverse weather conditions.
Intermittent thundershowers persisted throughout the night in various parts of Lahore, while the temperature is likely to be 26 degrees Celsius today due to the ongoing cold winds.
Reports indicate that light rain has been observed in different areas of Lahore, including Shahdara Town, Ravi Road, Karim Park. Additionally, areas such as Gulberg, Model Town, Garden Town, and Kalma Chowk experienced thundershowers, enhancing the pleasant weather in the city. The Mall road, Canal Road, Johar Town, and Township were also affected by the rain.
Meanwhile, in Hafizabad, the weather turned pleasant due to rain and wind. However, concerns have arisen regarding potential damage to the wheat crop, as heavy rainfall persists. The city also faced disruptions in electricity supply, posing challenges to residents during Sehr.
Similar weather patterns were observed in other cities across Punjab. In Gujrat, a thunderstorm caused power feeds to trip due to strong winds. Lalamusa, Kharian, and surrounding areas experienced rain, while in Kasur, heavy rain accompanied by thunder caused electricity cuts in many areas, despite the pleasant weather it brought.
In Shorkot, heavy rain and hail battered the city and its surroundings, raising fears of potential damage to the wheat crop. Similarly, in Shakargarh, Kartarpur, Noorkot, Dipalpur, Wazirabad, Daska, and surrounding areas, rain accompanied by thunderstorms has been reported.
With the unpredictable weather conditions prevailing across Punjab, authorities and citizens alike remain on high alert, taking necessary precautions to mitigate any potential damage or disruptions caused by the ongoing rain and thunderstorms.
