PMD Forecasts Last Monsoon Spell From Friday

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Lahore: The final monsoon spell in the country, including Punjab, is expected to begin on Friday which may cause a significant drop in temperature, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

According to the PMD Spokesman, a westerly wave has entered the upper parts of the country, and under the influence of the weather system, rain-wind/thunderstorm with hailstorm at isolated places is expected in Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, and Sheikhupura on Friday and Saturday. Also, rain, dust, and thunderstorms are expected in Layyah, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Okara, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar during the next two days.

A windstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, billboards, etc., and temperatures are likely to drop significantly.

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Imran Qureshi has also issued an alert to all concerned departments about making appropriate arrangements to meet any emergency.

Farmers are instructed to manage their crop activities appropriately. Travelers and tourists are recommended to remain cautious to stay safe throughout the time.