Light to moderate rain has hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Wednesday (today), turning the weather chilly in both cities.
The rain started at 05:00 am on March 18 (today). Clouds have been present over the twin cities since last night, and intermittent rainfall has further helped in easing the weather conditions.
Previously, the Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted rain with heavy winds and thunderstorms in several cities of the country.
The Meteorological Department further said another westerly system is likely to move in the western regions of the country on the night of March 17, which will also cause another spell of rainfall.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has predicted the preference margin that ending up that Shawwal moon is unlikely to be sighted on March 19. As a result, Eid-ul-fitr will fall on March 21, subject to the confirmation of moon-sighting.
Could black rain happen in Pakistan after Iran attacks?
Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) putting rumours to rest of possible ‘black rain’ in Pakistan clarified that there is no possibility of such a phenomena in Pakistan.
After the recent severe bombing on oil installations in Iran, unusual pollution has been created in the environment, while in other countries of the region, concerns are also being expressed regarding possible weather effects.
According to experts, due to this situation, there is a possibility that polluted particles may reach some areas of Pakistan through western winds.
The Meteorological Department says that western winds coming from the direction of Iran will enter Pakistan in the next few days, carrying with them the polluted particles present in the atmosphere.
However, the department clarified that there is no possibility of “black rain” in Pakistan. As a precautionary measure, the Meteorological Department has instructed its regional offices that if rain occurs, its samples should be collected and sent to laboratories for analysis.
It is worth remembering that during the ongoing attacks on Iran, after Israel and USA targeted oil installations, reports of severe air pollution appeared in Tehran.
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