- Hot and humid conditions anticipated across populous areas, including Lahore.
- Expected temperature range in Lahore from 34°C to 47°C; predominantly cloudy skies, moderate UV Index.
- Lahore’s Air Quality Index at 57 (poor), posing health risks, urging caution for sensitive groups.
Anticipate hot and humid weather across numerous districts, including Lahore, the capital of the country’s most populous region. Despite the prediction of sweltering conditions, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has also issued alerts about potential rain-wind thundershowers in various areas.
Lahore, along with other populous districts, is set to experience hot and humid conditions. In contrast, PMD’s warning also highlights the possibility of rain-wind thundershowers in several locations such as Lahore, Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujrat, Mianwali, Sargodha, and Faisalabad.
Tuesday’s temperature in Lahore is projected to range between 34°C and 47°C. The city is enveloped in mostly cloudy skies, accompanied by winds blowing at 29km/h. The Max Ultraviolet UV Index, a measure of UV radiation, is expected to be moderate at 3. Cloud cover is estimated to be over 88%, with visibility around 5km.
Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 57, categorizing it as poor and indicating heightened pollution levels. The air quality poses health risks, particularly for sensitive groups. Experts advise limiting outdoor exposure if symptoms like difficulty breathing or throat irritation arise.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has identified moist currents originating from the Arabian Sea that are influencing the upper regions of the nation. Additionally, a westerly wave is present in these upper parts, contributing to weather patterns.
While the plain areas of the country are bracing for hot and humid conditions, specific regions can expect a different scenario. The advisory underscores the likelihood of more rain-wind/thundershower occurrences in isolated locations, particularly in the Pothohar region encompassing northeast Punjab, Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, and Kashmir.
Over the past 24 hours, hot and humid weather has prevailed across much of the country. However, there were instances of rain-wind/thundershowers in areas including Islamabad, Potohar Region, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan. Some regions experienced isolated heavy rainfall during this period.