The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory for Punjab, alerting residents to the onset of pre-monsoon rains starting this evening.
According to the PDMA spokesperson, numerous districts across the province are expected to experience rainfall accompanied by dust storms and strong winds. This weather pattern is anticipated to persist until June 23.
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Areas likely to be affected include Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Gujranwala. Rain showers are also expected in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Sargodha, Jhang, and Mianwali.
Southern Punjab regions such as Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar are also forecasted to receive rain between June 21 and 23.
PDMA Director General Irfan Kathia noted that the rainfall is expected to bring much-needed relief by easing the ongoing heatwave and lowering the province’s high temperatures.
