Lahore, Punjab Weather: Rain, gusty winds likely through weekend

Intermittent rain and gusty winds with isolated hailstorms are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. Synoptic Situation 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. Forecast Under these weather conditions, scattered rain-thunderstorm with few heavy falls and hailstorms are likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Noor Pur Thal, Bhakkar, Layyah, Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Kot Addu on Friday night. On Saturday, more rain thunderstorm is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Khushab, Bhakkar, Layyah, and Mianwali. Impacts Gusty winds, lightning, and hail could damage vulnerable infrastructure, including solar panels, electricity poles, and roadside billboards. Expected Temperatures Daytime temperatures in Lahore are expected to remain between 36°C and 38°C on Saturday, rising slightly to 37°C to 39°C on Sunday. Past Weather During the last 24 hours, rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds occurred in Lahore and at isolated places in Central Punjab. Hot and dry weather prevailed over other parts of the province. Rainfall (mm): Multan (City 20, Airport 07), Noor Pur Thal 16, Khanpur 15, Kot Addu 10, Faisalabad, Chakwal & Bahawalpur Airport 05, D G Khan 04, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Sheikhupura 03, Murree 02, Lahore City, Kasur 01 Lahore recorded a max