Light to moderate rain has hit Lahore on Thursday (today), turning the weather pleasant in city. The regions where rain was recorded the previous night have a noticeable chill to the air and a drop in temperature.
Light showers and drizzle were ongoing in several areas such as Mozang, Jain Mandir, Ferozepur Road, Janazgah, Mall Road, and Multan Road. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a 20 to 40 per cent chance of rain in the city today, while cloudy weather and light rain will be expected to persist for another two days.
The Meteorological Department said it is likely to stay dry and good during the Eid-ul-Fitr. The present temperature in the city has been noted to be 17 o C. Minimum may reach from 14 o C to 15 o C, Maximum may reach 17-20 o C or so.
Winds are blowing at a speed of 6 kilometres per hour, and humidity levels are reaching between 68 to 74 per cent. Rainfall has also improved the air quality as the Air Quality Index is recorded at 78 that places Lahore at the 10th position in the list of cities with the most air pollution.
The Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in the next 24 hours, with partly cloudy skies predicted to keep the weather pleasant.
A day earlier, light to moderate rain hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Wednesday, turning the weather chilly in both cities.
Previously, the Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted rain with heavy winds and thunderstorms in several cities of the country.
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.
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