ISLAMABAD: Friday’s heavy monsoon rain crippled civic life in Lahore, inundating low-lying areas of the metropolis, as meteorological department forecast more downpour in next two days, Samaa reported.
According to the Met Office, 20 to 56 mm rain was recorded in different areas of Lahore.
Next 24 hrs:
Rain-thundershowers with isolated heavyfalls is expected at a number of places in Punjab, Islamabad, KP, Sindh and Kashmir, while at scattered places in FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and eastern Balochistan.
Heavy downpour may trigger flash flooding and landslides in the vulnerable areas of Punjab, Balochistan, KP, GB and Kashmir.
Rainfall (mm) last 24 hours:
Punjab: Lahore A/P 49, Multan, Toba Tek Singh 09, M.B.Din 06, Chakwal, Bahawalnagar 05, Kot addu 03, Mangla 01,KP: Malamjabba 38, Pattan 12, Kakul 09, Dir, Kalam 05, Saidu Sharif 04, Chitral 03, Mirkhani, Drosh 01. Sindh: Chachro 24, Diplo 10, Islamkot 02. Gilgit-Baltistan: Gupis 03, Astore 01.
Yesterday’s Highest Maximum Temperatures: Turbat 45°C, Sibbi 42°C, Moenjodaro, Lasbela 41°C.
Good rains predicted during next 3 days
Met Office predicted good monsoon rain/thunderstorm at a number of places in the country during next 3 days, particularly on Saturday and Sunday.
Spokesman of Met Office informed that strong monsoon currents are penetrating in the country and a westerly wave is also expected to grip upper parts of the country during next 24 hours.
Under the influence of these meteorological conditions:
Rain/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls expected at a number of places in Punjab, KP, Sindh and Kashmir.
Rain/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls expected at scattered places in, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and parts of Balochistan.
Heavy downpour may trigger flash flooding and landslides in the vulnerable areas of Punjab, Balochistan, KP, GB and Kashmir. The concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the period.
