Rain Storms Expected as Humid Weather Persists Across Pakistan
Weather to Stay Humid and Hot, Rain Expected Soon
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) says the weather will stay partly cloudy with high humidity, making it feel very hot and uncomfortable.
PMD also said that sea winds are blocked, so the heat in Karachi will continue. But from Friday, June 27, the weather may change. There could be dust storms, thunderstorms, and rain.
Lahore Rain Update
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab said that Lahore airport area got 37mm of rain in the last 24 hours, but other parts of the city only got 4mm.
PDMA also shared rain updates from other cities:
Noorpur Thal – 29mm
Rawalpindi – 14mm
Gujranwala – 28mm
Sialkot – 11mm
Mianwali – 10mm
Hafizabad – 9mm
Sargodha – 5mm
Jhang – 4mm
Joharabad, Gujrat, Kasur – 1mm each
Light rain is also in Faisalabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sheikhupura, and Narowal
PDMA says more rain is expected soon in Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, and Sahiwal.
Heavy Rain Predicted This Monsoon
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) told the Senate last month that this monsoon season will bring more rain than usual, especially in:
Punjab – 50% to 60% more rain
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) – 15% to 30% more rain
Balochistan – 70% to 80% more rain
NDMA also said that Pakistan loses about $4 billion every year due to climate change. The heavier rains are expected between June 30 and September 15.
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