Rain Hits Punjab After Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sharply Intensifying Winter Chill; Met Office Forecasts More Showers, Strong Winds, and Hail Across Upper Regions
LAHORE: After the recent heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain was observed over many parts of Punjab which resulted in a significant rise in coldness and winter chill in the province.
The Meteorological Department said heavy rains lashed the town of Narowal and Shakargarh, Kartarpur, Norkot and other areas bringing down the temperatures and a sudden change in weather conditions. Meanwhile, heavy dark clouds blanketed the federal capital of Islamabad which received light to moderate showers in several neighbourhoods since morning.
The Weather Change and Metrological Prediction
Active Western Westerly Wave: The Met Office had stated that a westerly wave was prevailing over the upper parts of the country with overcast conditions and an increased risk of gusty winds, additional rain, and hailstorms in Islamabad and its vicinity.
The meteorological department has issued a forecasted outlook of scattered rainfall with isolated hailstorm in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and upper Punjab today.
General Weather Outlook: Wet and cold weather continue on the northern and upper belts with generally dry weather forecast in other areas of the country.