The intensity of the heat has eased in several parts of the country following the arrival of cloud cover but weather in Karachi turned pleasant early Tuesday morning with drizzle. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast rain in Lahore from Tuesday as well as various other districts of Punjab. According to Met Office, the minimum temperature is expected to remain around 28°C, while the maximum temperature could rise to 37°C. Breeze is blowing at 10 kilometres per hour, while the humidity has risen to 52 percent.

There is a possibility of rainfall in Lahore during the afternoon hours today. A drizzle across several parts of Karachi brought further relief from heat and humidity, creating pleasant weather conditions across the city. Intermittent drizzle and light rain were reported in areas including Shahrah-e-Faisal, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Tariq Road, Bahadurabad, Saddar and Kharadar. The rainfall cooled temperatures and was accompanied by refreshing winds, making conditions more comfortable for residents.

Similar weather was witnessed in Shahrah-e-Pakistan, Liaquatabad, Azizabad and various parts of FB Area, where light showers helped ease the lingering humid conditions. The improvement in weather encouraged many residents to venture outdoors, with increased pedestrian activity and traffic observed in different parts of the city as people took advantage of the cooler temperatures. The drizzle comes amid a period of fluctuating weather patterns in Karachi, offering a welcome respite after days of warm and humid conditions.

Meanwhile, thunderstorm lashed Abbottabad, while encroachments on waterways caused water stagnation on sections of the Karakoram Highway. Thunderstorms and rainfall were also reported in Sargodha and Darya Khan, while showers in Wazirabad, Sangla Hill, Mianwali, Pasrur and Sohdra provided much-needed relief from the heat. According to a spokesperson for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), rainfall is expected in most districts of Punjab from today, with the wet spell likely to continue until June 20.

The Director General of PDMA said alerts have been issued to commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province to remain prepared for any weather-related emergencies. The PDMA forecast rain in Rawalpindi, Murree, the Galiyat region, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad and Wazirabad. Rainfall is also expected in Faisalabad, Okara, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Layyah, Mianwali, Bahawalpur Division, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Kot Addu.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)