Downpour expected during ongoing week

MET predicts windstorm, rain, thunder in Lahore as well as other central and upper parts of the country

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LAHORE:

The Met Office has predicted windstorm, rain and thunder in Lahore as well as other central and upper parts of the country during the ongoing week with occasional gaps.

According to a spokesperson for the Pakistan Meteorological Department, moist currents are continuously penetrating upper and central parts of the country and a westerly wave is also likely to enter the upper parts on May 28.

Under the influence of this weather system, windstorm, rain and thunder with isolated heavy falls and hailstorm are expected in Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura and the Pothohar region till Saturday with occasional gaps.

Windstorm with light to moderate rain and thunder are expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Bahawalpur Sahiwal, Pakpattan and Vehari till Friday.

Wind, dust, thunder and hailstorm with lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels in the affected areas.

Farmers were advised to manage their crop activities while keeping in view the weather conditions. Travelers and tourists were also advised to take precautionary measures.