Rain brings relief after intense heat across Pakistan

After intense heat in various cities of the country, the spell of rain has begun, breaking the intensity of the heat due to rain and winds.

There was heavy rainfall in most areas of Gujrat and its surroundings. In Murree, heavy rain brought joy to the faces of heat-stricken tourists. Light rain began in Khanewal, Dunyapur, and surrounding areas, and the weather turned pleasant with rain and cool winds.

In Mirpur, Azad Kashmir and surrounding areas, strong winds accompanied by rain brightened weary faces, and the intensity of the heat reduced due to the rain. Rain also occurred in Rawalakot city and nearby areas.

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Islamabad and surrounding areas is expected to remain partly cloudy today, with chances of rain and strong winds at a few places.

There is a possibility of storms and rain in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, and Mansehra. Rain accompanied by strong winds may occur in Shangla, Kohistan, Abbottabad, and Haripur. Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, and Charsadda are also expected to experience strong winds and rain.

Rain is expected at various places in Lahore and surrounding areas. There is also a chance of rain in Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, and Jhelum. Rain is also expected in Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, and Gujranwala. Rain is likely in Mianwali, Sargodha, Bhakkar, and Hafizabad as well.

Dusty winds with rain are expected in the southern and central districts of Punjab. The weather in Sindh will remain extremely hot and humid, while in Balochistan, the weather is expected to remain extremely hot and dry. Rain is likely at night in Musakhel, Barkhan, Loralai, and Zhob.