Lahore: Drizzle was recorded at isolated locations across the provincial capital on Tuesday, but it did little to ease the severe humidity. The Meteorological Department has forecast another spell of monsoon rains from Wednesday with occasional breaks during the period.
According to a spokesperson for the Pakistan Meteorological Department, monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate upper and central parts of the country from the 29th of July.
A westerly wave is currently affecting northern areas, which is likely to strengthen and affect most upper and central parts from 01st August. Under the influence of this weather system, rain-wind/thundershowers (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Okara, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Chiniot, Khushab, Mianwali, Layyah, Bhakkar, Noorpurthal, Sargodha, Sahiwal and Pakpattan from the 29th of July to 04th August with occasional gaps.
Rain-wind/thundershowers (with scattered heavy falls) is expected in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, Khanpur, Multan, Vehari, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur from 31st July to 03rd August with occasional gaps.
Kashmir: Rain-wind/thundershowers (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is also expected in Kasmir, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan and Sindh.
Heavy rains may cause Urban flooding in low lying areas of Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Lahore, Multan and Faisalabad from 30th July to 04th August.
Windstorm and lightning may damage weak structures (solar panels, electric poles, bill boards etc. ) during the forecast period. Tourists and travelers are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.
Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities keeping in view the weather conditions and take care of their livestock as well.