The Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning for north-east Punjab today. The department has further advised citizens to stay alert because strong winds and rain are expected in several cities from today until May 13.
According to the department, a “super cell” weather system is likely to develop in different parts of Punjab. This is expected to happen between May 11 and May 13.
Officials have said that the weather could become very severe during this period.
Which areas will receive rain
Thunderstorms are expected in Lahore, Kasur, Pattoki, Sheikhupura, Okara, Narowal, Sialkot and Gujranwala. Heavy rain may also occur in some areas.
According to the BBC Weather, Islamabad is also likely to receive rain next week.
Weather experts have further warned about the expected hailstorms and lightning that are possible during the spell. Strong winds may damage weak buildings, signboards and other structures, they further warn.
The Met Department has also placed the administrations of the concerned districts on high alert, according to the details.
Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel for protection. Further, everyone has been advised to follow safety precautions during the bad weather.
Weather today
Today, mostly the weather is hot and dry across Pakistan. Extreme heat is intensifying in the southern regions.
In Islamabad, current conditions are mostly sunny with a temperature of 33°C. It feels like 33°C with 33 per cent humidity and a light south wind at 5 mph. The UV index is currently low at 1.
PMD issues rain forecast from May 2
Before this, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) last week forecast rain in different parts of Pakistan over the next 24 hours between May 2 and 4. Most plains were expected to face hot and dry weather.
According to the department, rainfall with thunder was likely in Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Potohar region.
In addition to these areas, rain accompanied by strong winds was also expected in upper and southeastern Punjab, as well as Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Kashmir.
However, most other parts of the country were likely to experience hot and dry weather.
