Rain with Thunderstorms Expected in Parts of Pakistan as Met Office Issues Forecast
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast for the next 24 hours, predicting dry conditions across most parts of the country, while rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the Met Office, Islamabad is expected to experience dry weather, while most districts of Punjab will also remain dry.
Similarly, most districts of Sindh are likely to experience dry conditions, with hot weather expected during the daytime. Dry weather is also forecast for most districts of Balochistan.
Meanwhile, Lahore’s air quality has begun to deteriorate amid changing weather conditions. The city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) rose by 22 points compared with the previous day, reaching 178.
Multan Road recorded the highest level of air pollution in the city, with an AQI of 249. Kahna stood at 245, followed by Burki at 203 and Shahdara at 187.
The maximum temperature in Lahore is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius. Winds are currently blowing at a speed of around three kilometres per hour, while the relative humidity is forecast to remain at approximately 83 per cent.
Residents, particularly those in areas with high pollution levels, are advised to take precautions against poor air quality.
