The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rainfall across Punjab from March 2 to March 4, bringing relief from the warmer temperatures experienced in the early days of Ramadan.
According to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the rain will impact several districts, including Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, and Mandi Bahauddin. Lahore, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, and Toba Tek Singh are also expected to receive showers.
Southern Punjab will also experience rainfall, with Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Layyah, Bhakkar, Sahiwal, and Pakpattan among the affected areas.
In the hilly regions of Murree and Galyat, both rain and snowfall are anticipated. “PDMA Director-General Irfan Ali Khatia has issued an alert to local authorities to remain vigilant and be prepared for possible disruptions.”
The PDMA has also informed key departments, including WASA, Rescue, Irrigation, and Livestock, to stay on high alert. “Citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during inclement weather.” The PDMA’s control room is actively monitoring the situation, with its emergency helpline (1129) available for assistance.
Following recent rain and snowfall, temperatures in Lahore have dropped, with the city recording a low of 10°C. The weather is expected to remain cold and dry for the next two days, ahead of another rain system expected to arrive by March 3.
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Meanwhile, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the PMD has cautioned that further rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall are likely in the province’s mountainous regions. Districts such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, and Shangla are expected to be affected, with adverse conditions persisting until March 4. “The PDMA has issued safety guidelines to local administrations, urging them to prepare for potential hazards such as falling trees and electricity disruptions
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