LAHORE:
Storms of generalized dust and scattered rains are expected in large part of superior and central punjab this weekend, which causes temporary relief of the intense heat that the region has reached in recent weeks.
The Pakistan Meteorology Department (PMD) said on Saturday that it is likely that a west meteorological system currently moves throughout the country continues to influence climatic patterns until Monday.
While most of Punjab will continue to experience a warm and dry climate during the day, the isolated areas, particularly in Murree, Galliyat, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Finen, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad and the surrounding districts, could see dust storms and Thundershowers. Cashmiro is likely to also receive scattered rainfall and thunderstorms.
For Sunday, the weather is expected to remain warm and partially cloudy in most districts, but the possibility of dust and rain storms will extend to additional areas, including Gujranwala, Sargodha, Bhakkar and Jhang. The PMD also pointed out the possibility of hail in some places during the period, especially in Alto Punjab and Kashmir.
In the last 24 hours, several areas in Punjab reported light rain. Gujrat recorded the highest rain at 11.6 millimeters, followed by mangla with 5.8 and Sialkot airport with 3.8 millimeters. Light showers were also reported in Murree, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Bahawalpur. Despite these scattered showers, most of the districts of the province remained hot and dry. Temperatures continued to increase, with Bahawalnagar registering the highest maximum temperature in Punjab to 49 degrees Celsius, while Murree kept the coolest at 17 degrees.
The prognosis occurs when the country begins to see a slight rest in the prevailing heat wave. According to the PMD, the wet air of the Arabic sea interacts with the incoming system of the west, creating conditions for flashing dust and thunderstorms. These climatic patterns are expected to affect not only Punjab and Kashmir, but also parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and northern Baluchistan, which continue until June 16.
Authorities have been urged to remain alert since strong winds and thunderstorms could damage trees, electric lines, solar panels and other exposed infrastructure.
The public was advised, especially farmers, tourists and travelers, who will take precautionary measures and plan activities with changing climatic conditions in mind.
The Department of Meteorology said that the ongoing heat wave is likely to decrease during this period, offering a very necessary respite to residents throughout the region.
Dengue risk
Speaking with the participants of an awareness walk at the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) about the prevention of dengue virus, the main professor of Ameerud Din Medical College Farooq Afzal said that dengue fever is a medical and social problem and citizens must keep their homes and their surroundings clean and dry to protect themselves.
He said that women associated with health and education sectors should spread awareness about dengue virus prevention and other diseases.
