Weatherman forecasts wet spell across Punjab

Weather, disaster authorities advise caution

LAHORE:

The Met Office on Tuesday predicted another shower spell with isolated heavy falls in most parts of the country from Wednesday evening to next Monday with occasional intervals.

According to a spokesman for the Pakistan Meteorological Department, more monsoon currents are likely to penetrate from Arabian Sea in upper parts of the country from Wednesday and under the influence of this weather system, rain, wind and thundershower with isolated heavy falls are expected in Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar and Mianwali.

Rain and thundershower is expected in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Layyah from Friday to Sunday.

Showers are also expected in most parts of the Pothohar region during the period.

According to the department, heavy rainfall may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas in northeastern parts of Punjab while landslides may disrupt roads at the vulnerable points of hilly areas.

Heavy downpour, windstorm and lightning may affect daily routine and endanger weak building structures like mud houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles and solar panels.

Farmers were advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast, while travelers and tourists were urged to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the wet spell.