LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecasted monsoon rains in most districts of Punjab until July 7. The early morning rain in Lahore brought a much-needed respite from the summer heat, making the weather pleasant. According to the Met Department, intermittent rain will continue throughout the day, leading to a further drop in temperature.
The monsoon season has officially begun, with clouds covering Lahore since early morning. Significant rainfall has been reported in areas such as Mall Road, Garhi Shahu, Railway Station, Brandreth Road, Gulberg, Ferozepur Road, Model Town, Calvary Ground, Walton, DHA, Wahdat Road, Kalma Chowk, and Garden Town. The weather has become notably pleasant, with the temperature dropping significantly. The Met Department forecasts that this spell of rains will continue from July 4 to July 7.
Thursday’s maximum temperature is expected to be 34 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms are also anticipated at various times throughout the day. In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, rain started late at night and continued intermittently.
The weather has turned pleasant, and the summer heat and humidity have significantly decreased. Light to heavy rain has been observed in different areas of Islamabad, including Blue Area, Zero Point, Aabpara, F-6, F-7, G-6, and G-7. Rain has also been reported in Bhara Kahu, Bari Imam, Bani Gala, and Alipur Farash. –Agencies
