Another monsoon spell in Punjab likely from tomorrow

LAHORE- A respite is in sight from hot and humid weather as rains are being predicted from tomorrow (Sunday) in Punjab.

According to the spokesperson for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), monsoon rains are likely in the province from Aug 13 to 16.

Heavy rain is being forecast in Sialkot, Narowal, Shakargarh, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat and Mandi Bahauddin.

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The rain with thunderstorm is likely in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Murree and Galliat.

The PDMA added that the flow of water in Chenab, Ravi, Jhelum and Sutlej rivers was normal.

There is low level flood at Taunsa in Indus River while Tarbela and Mangla dams are 95 per cent filled.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours.

However, rain-wind/thundershower is expected in northeast Punjab, Potohar region, Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir.

Gusty/dust-raising winds are likely in the central and southern parts of the country.