Pakistan

Lahore weather forecast: heavy rainfall expected, PMD issues flood warning

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Staff Reporter

2 years ago

LAHORE: The citizens of Lahore will witness moderate to heavy rainfall starting from today. Whereas they are likely to witness temperatures ranging between 28°C to 34°C. Moreover, residents enjoyed pleasant weather in the morning getting some relief from the past hot temperatures.

According to the Met Office, the provincial capital will witness late-night thunderstorms with an 50 percent chance of rain by late afternoon and evening.

Humidity levels will increase, ranging from 80% to 85%, with light northwest winds blowing at speeds of 10 to 25 km/h. Air quality is expected to remain within satisfactory levels, providing relief from recent pollution concerns.

Recently, rainfall in Lahore resulted in many casualities, according to the reports more than 12 death cases are reported accross the country due to heavy rainfall. It has also caused damage to the buildings where several homes flooded with rainwater.

Moreover, roads started to look like rivers due to rainwater collected on them, disrupting the transportation system in the city, NDMA has issued flood and landslide warnings in the lower regions of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad.

Adittionally, PMD has forecasted thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in most parts of the country which can result into casual floods in the upper and lower regions of KPK, Gilyat, Loralai, Sialkot.

Monsoon currents are penetrating from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea in the upper/eastern parts and are likely to penetrate the central and southern parts of the country. A trough of westerly wave is also affecting northern parts of the country.

Residents are advised to carry umbrellas or rain gear, especially during the evening hours, not to go near damaged buildings, and to stay updated with local weather updates for any developments throughout the day.