Lahore Receives Heavy Monsoon Rains; More Showers Expected. The early morning downpour brought much-needed relief to the residents of Lahore, as temperatures dropped below 30°C. Despite the cooler temperatures, humidity levels remained high at around 85%.
The heavy rain inundated low-lying areas, causing significant waterlogging and disrupting daily life in the metropolis. Areas such as Tajpura, Garhi Shahu, Lakshmi Chowk, Sanda, and Samanabad experienced severe water accumulation, creating problems for commuters and residents alike. The rain also led to power outages in several parts of the city as multiple feeders tripped.
Lahore Weather Update
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country and are expected to strengthen. A trough of westerly wave is also present over the upper regions of Pakistan.
The PMD has forecasted more rains and thunderstorms in various parts of Punjab, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Sargodha, Khushab, Sheikhupura, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Vehari, Khanewal, Kasur, Okara, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Dera Ghazi Khan.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with the latest weather forecasts to navigate through this period of heavy rains and potential flooding.
