Lahore, along with other areas of the Punjab province, experienced meteorological disturbances today, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued weather forecasts stating that heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail will continue until April 30.
According to a spokesperson of the PDMA, the districts of south Punjab are expected to bear the brunt of stormy conditions on April 28, heightening concerns regarding potential disruptions and safety hazards. Additionally, regions such as Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, Rahim Yar Khan, and Gujrat are slated to receive substantial rain.
Furthermore, the weather forecast states that the likelihood of rain extends to locales including Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, and Faisalabad, among others. These areas, along with Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Pakpattan, and Sahiwal, may experience accompanying hailstorms.
The spokesperson underscores the probability of hail accompanying the precipitation in most districts. Moreover, after a period of elevated temperatures, Lahore is poised to experience a new spell of rain, with intermittent showers expected to persist from the upcoming day until April 30.
The Meteorological Department projects heavy rainfall across various parts of the country, following which a decrease in temperature is anticipated, resulting in more pleasant weather conditions.
In response to these forecasts, authorities have directed the administration of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority to undertake the necessary measures to ensure proper drainage in low-lying areas, thereby mitigating the risk of flooding. PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has advised individuals to exercise caution, avoiding proximity to electric poles and hanging wires during inclement weather.
Furthermore, citizens are urged to seek refuge in secure locations to minimize exposure to lightning strikes, as emphasized by the Director General of PDMA.
