More widespread monsoon rains with isolated heavy falls are likely in Lahore, northeast Punjab and Kashmir on Tuesday evening and night, as well as on Wednesday.
Isolated rains are also likely in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and parts of Balochistan during the period.
Synoptic Situation:
A seasonal low-pressure system prevails over northern Balochistan. Strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal penetrate northeast Punjab and Kashmir.
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Forecast:
More widespread monsoon rains with isolated heavy falls are likely in Lahore, northeast Punjab and Kashmir. Isolated rains are also likely in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, south Punjab and northeast and south Balochistan. Muggy weather is expected elsewhere in the country.
Impacts:
Landslides/mudslides may cause road closures in vulnerable areas of Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad. In Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur.
Widespread monsoon rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams. Authorities advised people to remain cautious and keep updated about the latest weather forecast.
Bursts of heavy rains may cause urban flooding in Narowal, Sialkot, Gujrat, Jhelum, Mandi Bahaudin, Gujranwala and Lahore. Heavy rains and strong winds may damage dilapidated buildings, electric poles, billboards, vehicles and solar panels.
Lahore’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 27°C and 29°C on Wednesday and Thursday.
Meanwhile, rain and wind/thundershower with isolated heavy falls occurred in northeast Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Lasbella and Gilgit-Baltistan during the last 24 hours.
Rainfall (mm):
Punjab: Narowal 103, Kasur 96, Sialkot (City 62, Airport 52), Lahore (city 38, Airport 35), Gujranwala 21, Gujrat 16, Murree 01
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kakul 35, Malam Jabba 19, Upper Dir 16, Balakot 06
Kashmir: Garhidupatta 26, Rawalakot 13
Balochistan: Lasbella 02
Gilgit-Baltistan: Skardu 01
Dalbandin and Nokundi remained the hottest places in Pakistan with a maximum temperature of 41°C recorded. Panjgur maximum temperature: 40°C.
Maximum temperature in Lahore: 27°C. Relative humidity during the morning: 100 per cent.
