Mainly dry weather predicted

Scattered rain likely in Potohar region

LAHORE:

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly dry weather in Lahore and most other parts of Punjab with scattered rain in the Potohar region on Monday.

As per a PMD release, continental air prevails over most parts of the country. A westerly wave prevails over upper parts of the country, which will likely strengthen. Under the influence of these weather systems, mainly dry weather is expected in most districts of Punjab.

However, rain and wind are likely in the Potohar region, Attock, Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal, Thunderstorms are also likely at isolated places.

The rains, though scattered and light, will likely provide some relief by decreasing the 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.

Smog persisted in Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Narowal, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and surrounding areas in past 24 hours.

The PDM recorded fog in patches 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 the night.

In Lahore, minimum temperature was recorded at 18°C. Humidity in the morning was recorded at 95 per cent.