LAHORE: Rain showers, strong winds, and the chance of isolated hailstorms are expected to hit Lahore and several parts of Punjab starting Monday night and continuing into Tuesday.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), humid air currents are flowing into the central and southern regions of the country. A westerly weather system is also active over the upper and central parts of Pakistan and is likely to remain in place for the next couple of days.
Given these weather patterns, areas including Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Lahore, Okara, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan may experience rainfall and gusty winds. The PMD also warned that there is a chance of hailstorms in some areas.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the weather is expected to remain mainly hot and dry across most parts of Punjab. However, rain and strong winds may still occur in isolated spots across Lahore, Gujranwala, Kasur, Okara, and Bahawalnagar.
Temperatures in Lahore are forecast to range between 35°C and 37°C on Tuesday, and between 36°C and 38°C on Wednesday.
Over the past 24 hours, hot and dry conditions prevailed throughout Punjab. Attock and Dera Ghazi Khan were the warmest locations, both reaching a high of 41°C.
Chakwal saw a maximum of 39°C, while Bahawalpur and Sargodha peaked at 38°C. Lahore recorded a high of 36°C, with evening humidity levels at 51 per cent.