Punjab weather – In Lahore, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts substantial rain, wind, and thunderstorms with sporadic hailstorms for Lahore and portions of Punjab from March 11 to March 13.
Based on the current weather patterns, a westerly wave will move into Balochistan around March 9th (Saturday) and is forecasted to reach the northern areas of Pakistan by March 11th (Monday). Another westerly wave is expected to enter Pakistan on March 12th (Tuesday).
Under these circumstances, rain, wind, and thunderstorms with a possibility of heavy falls are anticipated in Murree, Galyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, and Bhakkar from March 11 (evening/night) to March 14. Additionally, rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected in Multan, Kot Addu, Layyah, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar on March 13, with isolated hailstorms possible during this period.
Possible Impacts and advises:
Strong rainfall and occasional heavy snowfall might cause road shutdowns in Murree and Galyat on March 13 and March 14. Windstorms and hailstorms could harm fragile structures like electric poles and solar panels. Travelers should avoid unnecessary trips, and farmers should be careful with their crops.
In the last day, Lahore and most parts of Punjab had cold and dry weather. Murree and Galyat also had freezing temperatures during this time.
