Lahore, Punjab weather: More rain, wind-hailstorms likely

Lahore and parts of Punjab received rainfall of varying intensities on Thursday evening, providing some respite to the heat-stricken people. After a hot day, strong winds started blowing in the evening, followed by scattered rain and isolated hailstorms, giving relief from the prevailing harsh weather conditions. Experts have predicted more rain and windstorms with isolated hailstorms in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Thursday night and Friday. Synoptic Situation: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a shallow westerly wave prevails over the western parts of Pakistan. PMD Forecast: Under these conditions, more rain and thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms are likely in Murree, Galyat, Rawalpindi, Layyah, Bhakkar, Khushab, Mianwali, Sargodha, Lahore, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Faisalabad, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal and Jhang on Thursday night and Friday. Temperatures: Lahore’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 37°C and 39°C on Friday, between 36°C and 38°C on Saturday and between 37°C and 39°C on Sunday. Past Weather: Lahore and parts of Punjab received rainfall of varying intensities accompanied by windstorms and isolated hailstorms during the last 24 hours. Rainfall (mm): Lahore (City 42, Airport 33), Dera Ghazi Khan 10, Narowal 05, Bhakkar 01 In Lahore, the maximum temperature was recorded at 38°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 68%. Heatwave Alert: Punjab braces for temperatures up to 47°C