Lahore:
Generalized dust storms and scattered rains are expected in a large part of the upper and central punjab this weekend, providing temporary relief from intense heat that has seized the region in recent weeks.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Saturday that a western meteorological system that is currently traveling across the country should continue to influence weather conditions until Monday.
While most of the Punjab will continue to feel hot and dry during the day, isolated areas – especially in Murrier, Galliyat, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad and the surrounding districts – could see storms of dust and speeds. The cashmere is also likely to receive dispersed precipitation and thunderstorms.
On Sunday, time should remain hot and partially cloudy in most districts, but the chances of dust and rain storms will spread to additional areas, including Gujranwala, Sargodha, Bhakkar and Jhang. The PMD also noted the possibility of hail in certain places during the period, especially in Punjab and Kashmir.
In the past 24 hours, several regions of Punjab have reported light precipitation. Gujrat recorded the highest precipitation at 11.6 millimeter, followed by mangla with 5.8 and SIALKOT airport with 3.8 millimeters. Light showers have also been reported in Murriere, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Bahawalpur. Despite these dispersed showers, most districts in the province have remained hot and dry. Temperatures continued to skyrocket, Bahawalnagar recording the highest maximum temperature in Punjab at 49 degrees Celsius, while Mirurus remained the freshest at 17 degrees.
The forecasts occur while the country is starting to see a slight break in the dominant heat wave. According to the PMD, the wet air of the Oman Sea interacts with the input west system, creating conditions for storms of intermittent dust and thunderstorms. These weather conditions should affect not only Punjab and Cashmere, but also parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and northern Balutchistan, continuing until June 16.
The authorities have been invited to remain alert because strong winds and thunderstorms could damage trees, power lines, solar panels and other infrastructures.
The public, in particular farmers, tourists and travelers, was advisable to take in mind precautionary measures and to plan changing weather conditions.
The meteorological department said that the current heat wave is likely to calm down during this period, offering an essential respite to residents of the region.
Risk of dengue
Talking to the participants of a promenade to raise awareness in Lahore General Hospital (LGH) about the prevention of the dengue virus, the principal teacher of the medical college Ameerud Din Farooq AFZAL has a medical problem as well as a social problem and that citizens should keep their homes and the surrounding environment clean and dry to protect themselves.
He said women associated with health and education sectors should promote the prevention of dengue virus as well as other diseases.
