Light rain turns Lahore’s weather pleasant

Light rain turns Lahore’s weather pleasant
Severe heatwave likely to hit most parts of country from next week
LAHORE: Rain varying from light to drizzle in the provincial capital brought a pleasant change to the weather on Friday with the Met office forecasting no more shower in coming days while temperature was expected to rise.
The first spell of rain started at 05:26 a.m and ended by 06:30 a.m followed by a second spell from 07:33 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. with varying intensities of light to drizzle throughout the city.
The maximum rainfall was recorded at the Airport with 06 mm,while other areas of the city also experienced light rain,including Jail Road with 4.2 mm,Gulberg with 2.5 mm,Laxhmi Chowk with 4.5 mm,Upper Mall with 4 mm, Mughalpura with 1 mm, Tajpura with 2 mm,Chowk Nakhuda with 2 mm,Pani Wala Talab with 2.5 mm,Farrukhabad with 2 mm,Gulshan-e-Ravi with 5 mm,Iqbal Town with 1 mm,Samanabad with 4 mm,JoharTown with 3.5 mm and Qartaba Chowk with 2.5 mm.
City district government personnel were actively involved in drainage operations during and after the rain. Officials also visited low-lying areas to monitor and manage the situation. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather over most parts of the country including the city during next 48 hours.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast severe heatwave conditions likely to grip the country during the coming week due to the development of a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere from April 13.
According to the Met Office, most parts of the country will experience rising temperatures, with the southern regions including Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan expected to face severe heatwave conditions from Monday, April 14.
Daytime temperatures in these areas may remain 6-8 degrees Celsius above normal from April 13 to 18.
In the northern and central parts – including upper and central Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir – the temperatures are predicted to be 4-6 C above normal from April 14 to 18.
Night temperatures are also expected to remain higher than usual throughout the forecast period.
Excessive heating may also result in duststorms and windstorms, potentially damaging vulnerable infrastructure such as electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels.
The general public, particularly children, women, and senior citizens, are advised to avoid direct sun exposure and remain well-hydrated.
Farmers are urged to manage their crop activities, particularly wheat harvesting, according to the forecast, and ensure the safety of livestock.
Rising temperatures in northern areas may lead to an accelerated snow melt between April 14 and 18, increasing the risk of flooding.
All concerned authorities have been instructed to stay alert and take precautionary measures to mitigate any potential risks.
The PMD has urged citizens to stay informed and follow the latest updates by visiting the official website: https://www.pmd.gov.pk/en/.