The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) has predicted rain through Punjab from March 2 to 4, offering a respite of the warmest temperatures during the first days of the Holy Month of the Ramadan.
According to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the rain will affect most districts, including Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab and Mandi Bahauddin. Lahore, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Nanowal, Faisalabad and Toba Tek Singh is also expected to experience rain.
Shows are also forecast for southern regions such as fine, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Layyah, Bhakkar, Sahiwal and Pakpattan.
In the mountainous areas of Murree and Garyat, rain and snowfall are expected. The general director of PDMA, Irfan Ali Khatia, has issued an alert to local authorities to remain attentive and be prepared for possible interruptions.
The PDMA has also notified the key departments, including WASA, rescue, irrigation and cattle, to stay on alert. Citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary trips during inclement weather. The PDMA control room is actively monitoring the situation, and the help line (1129) is available for emergencies.
Temperatures in Lahore have fallen after the recent rain and snowfall, with the city registering a minimum of 10 ° C. The weather is expected to remain cold and dry over the next two days, with another rain system ready for March 3.
Meanwhile, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the PMD warned about more rain, activity of thunderstorms and snowfall in the mountainous areas of the province. The affected districts include Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla and several others, with conditions that are expected to persist until March 4. The PDMA has issued security guidelines to local administrations, urging them to prepare for potential hazards such as trees and electricity interruptions.
