LAHORE – Hot and dry weather is expected in Lahore and most parts of Punjab on Monday and the next two days.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan.
Under these weather conditions, hot and dry weather is expected in most districts of Punjab on Monday and the next two days. Extremely hot weather is expected in central and southern districts with gusty/dust-raising winds in the afternoon.
Lahore’s maximum temperatures will likely stay between 40-42°C on Monday and 41-43°C on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry prevailed in most districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. Gusty/dust-raising winds occurred in the central and southern districts.
Okara remained the hottest place in the province where the maximum temperature was recorded at 44°C. The maximum temperature in Bahawalpur and Sargodha was recorded at 43°C.
In Lahore, the maximum temperature was recorded at 42°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 16 per cent.
Lahore canal attracted a large number of people including women and children. People were seen beating the heat by taking a bath in the canal. At certain places, even women were seen taking a dip in the mud-coloured canal water.
