Rain predicted in Lahore and Islamabad for tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday.
According to BBC Weather, heavy rain is expected in the afternoon of Sunday in Lahore. On Monday, there is also 50 per cent chance of rain in the city.
In Islamabad, there is 30-40 per cent chance of rain.
Predictions by Met Department
The Meteorological Department has predicted a significant change in weather conditions across various parts of the country over the next 12 hours, particularly during the night.
According to the forecast, rain accompanied by strong winds, thunderstorms and possible hail is expected in several regions. Citizens have been advised to stay updated on weather developments and take necessary precautions, especially during periods of severe weather.
The weather system is likely to bring temporary relief from the prevailing heat in affected areas, while authorities continue to monitor the situation. Earlier, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) extended its forecast of below-normal rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures across most parts of the country from July to September.
The PMD’s forecast indicated a general tendency for “normal to below-normal rainfall across much of the country” during the forecast period, with the lowest negative departures expected in northeastern Punjab and adjoining areas. This was reinforced by its probabilistic rainfall outlook, which forecast the likelihood of below-normal rainfall in most parts of the country, including Punjab, Sindh, southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and most parts of Balochistan.
The PMD warned of the increased likelihood of flash floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous and flood-prone regions, due to “near-normal to slightly above-normal precipitation in the northern regions”, as well as urban flooding in plains of major cities in all four provinces.
It added that in GB, upper KP and Kashmir, the above-normal temperatures may accelerate snowmelt, potentially leading to increased river inflows and higher streamflow in downstream catchments as well as Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in these areas.
