Rain is expected to continue in Lahore and various regions of Punjab today, as the weather system responsible for the downpour remains active.
Since last evening, intermittent rainfall has been occurring across the province, with cooler temperatures following the rain.
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has stated that the rainfall, after five months, in Rawalpindi and Islamabad will help end the drought.
The Meteorological Department reports that temperatures have slightly dropped across Punjab after the rain, with snowfall expected in the hilly areas.
Areas including Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Khushab, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Taunsa Sharif, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Okara, and Bahawalnagar are likely to experience rainfall today.
In Lahore, the minimum temperature has been recorded at 11°C, with a high of up to 22°C expected.
Director General of PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, advised travelers to exercise caution and plan their activities according to the weather conditions. He emphasized that the PDMA's control room is monitoring the situation 24/7. Citizens have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions, and in case of emergencies, they can contact the PDMA helpline at 1129.
The ongoing rainy weather is expected to continue impacting daily life, and authorities are on high alert to address any weather-related emergencies
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