Lahore, Punjab Weather: More Rain, Winds, Hailstorms Expected

Scattered rain and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Thursday night and the next two days. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly weather system is currently influencing the upper and central parts of the country, while moisture from the Arabian Sea is entering central and southern regions. A seasonal low-pressure area remains active over western Balochistan and adjoining areas. Under these weather conditions, scattered dust/windstorm & rain-thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls & hailstorms are expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Pakpattan, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Noorputhal, Bhakkar, Layyah Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, D.G. Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahimyar Khan and Kot Addu. The PMD cautioned that strong winds, lightning, and hail could damage vulnerable infrastructure, including solar panels, electricity poles, and roadside billboards. Daytime temperatures in Lahore are expected to remain between 39°C and 41°C on Friday, rising slightly to 40°C to 42°C on Saturday. During the last 24 hours, rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds was reported in parts of Punjab. Among recorded rainfall totals, Rawalpindi received the highest amounts, including 33 mm in Gawalmandi, 25 mm in Chaklala, and 19 mm in Katcheri. Other notable rainfall was recorded in Dera Ghazi Khan (18 mm), Attock (12 mm), and Murree (10 mm). Lahore recorded a maximum temperature of 40°C with evening humidity at 33 per cent. Punjab on Alert as Rain, Gusty Winds Expected from June 16 to 20