Lahore, Punjab Weather Update: More rain, gusty winds expected
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More rains and gusty winds are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Sunday night and Monday, with occasional breaks. Heavy falls and hailstorms are also expected at isolated places during the forecast period. 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. PMD Forecast Under these weather conditions, more rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Noorpur Thal, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Layyah, Mianwali, Kasur, Okara, Jhang, Faisalabad, Khanewal, Multan, Vehari and Bahawalnagar. Expected Temperatures Daytime temperatures in Lahore are expected to remain between 40°C and 42°C on Monday, rising slightly to 41°C to 43°C on Tuesday. Past Weather During the last 24 hours, rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds occurred in Lahore and at isolated places in Punjab. Hot and dry weather prevailed over other parts of the province. Rainfall (mm): Islamabad (Saidpur 28, Zero Point 03, Bokra 02, Golar 01), Murree 22, Rawalpindi (Shamsabad 15, Gawalmandi, New Kattarian 07, Katcheri 06, Pirwidahi 03), Mangla 09, Narowal & Bahawalnagar 01 Lahore recorded a maximum temperature of 41°C with evening humidity at 29 per cent. Pakistan braces for week-long widespread rains from June 16