LAHORE – Rains of varying intensities are likely to provide some respite from the prevailing smog in parts of Punjab on Sunday night and Monday.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. A westerly wave prevails over upper parts of the country which will likely strengthen tonight.
Under the influence of these weather systems, mainly dry weather is expected in most districts of Punjab on Sunday night and Monday.
On Sunday night, however, rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in the Potohar region, Attock, Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal and surrounding areas.
On Monday, rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely at isolated places in Attock, Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Gujranwala and Lahore.
The rains, though scattered and light, will likely provide some relief by decreasing smog intensity in parts of the province.
Lahore’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 17-19°C on Monday and 16-18°C on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, smog persisted in Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Narowal, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Rahimyar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and surrounding areas.
Fog (in patches) persisted in Sheikhupura, Sahiwal, Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, Khanewal, Khanpur, Jhang, Bahawalpur, Layyah, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan and surroundings. Dense fog prevailed at isolated places during night hours.
Murree remained the coldest place in Punjab where the mercury dropped to 11°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 95 per cent.
In Lahore, minimum temperature was recorded at 18°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 95 per cent.
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