Lahore, Punjab Weather: Scattered rain likely until weekend
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Scattered rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab during the week. Synoptic Situation According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly weather system is affecting the upper and central parts of Pakistan, while moisture from the Arabian Sea is moving into central and southern regions. A seasonal low-pressure area remains active over western Balochistan and nearby areas. PMD Forecast Under these conditions, scattered rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Kasur, Sargodha, Noorpurthal, Bhakkar, Layyah, Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahimyar Khan and Kot Addu on Wednesday night. On Thursday, more scattered rains and gusty winds with isolated 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, Pakpattan, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Noorputhal, Bhakkar, Layyah Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahimyar Khan and Kot Addu. Impacts The PMD cautioned that strong winds, hail and lightning could damage vulnerable infrastructure, including solar panels, electricity poles and billboards. Expected Temperatures Maximum temperatures in Lahore are forecast to range between 36°C and 38°C on Thursday and Friday. Past Weather During the past 24 hours, scattered rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds were recorded in southern Punjab. Hot and dry weather prevailed in most parts of the province. Lahore recorded a maximum temperature of 38°C with evening humidity at 40 per cent. Punjab on Alert as Rain, Gusty Winds Expected from June 16 to 20