ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in the upper parts of the country, including the federal capital Islamabad, during the next 24 hours.
The Meteorological Department says that the weather in Islamabad and its surroundings will remain partly cloudy during the next 24 hours.
Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is likely at a few places in the federal capital, Potohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab and Kashmir on Sunday morning.
A new monsoon rain system has entered Pakistan, due to which light and heavy rain is expected in most districts of Punjab, including Lahore, today. The Meteorological Department has predicted light and heavy rain in most districts of the province and has advised citizens to be careful.
According to the Meteorological Department, Lahore is likely to witness a series of sunny spells and clouds throughout the day, while light rain is expected in the city after noon.
The Meteorological Department says that the minimum temperature in Lahore is expected to be recorded at 31 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius.
PDMA issues alert
In view of the expected rains, the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert to all district administrations. The agency has directed that advance security measures should be taken in low-lying areas and sensitive places so that any emergency can be dealt with on time.
On the other hand, MD WASA Ghufran Ahmed has also ordered all operational staff to be on high alert due to the possibility of rain in Lahore. He says that officers and field staff will continue to perform their duties until the rainwater is completely drained from the city’s highways and low-lying areas.
Authorities have also advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during the rains and monitor the latest weather conditions.
On the other hand, the weather in the central and southern parts of the country will remain extremely hot and humid tomorrow. According to the temperatures recorded yesterday, the mercury reached 47 degrees Celsius in Dalbandin and Nokundi, while the maximum temperature was recorded at 45 degrees Celsius in the Chilas area of Gilgit-Baltistan.
