ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain in smog-affected Lahore between November 14 and 15.
According to the PMD, air quality is likely to improve in Lahore and other cities of Punjab during the forecast period.
The much-awaited rain is likely to provide relief to the citizens of Lahore who are battling with the poor air quality (AQI) in the city.
“Light rain-wind/thunderstorm is also expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Peshawar, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha on 14th (evening/night)/15th November. While, in Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Qilla Saifullah, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ghazi Khan on 15th November,” read the weather advisory issued by Met office.
“Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over mountains) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) and Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar) from 14th (evening/night) to 16th November (afternoon),” it added.
“Dense foggy conditions are likely to develop in the plains of Punjab following the wet spell.”
The weather forecast advises all concerned authorities to remain on “alert” and take necessary measures to prevent any untoward situations. It also advises farmers and travellers to remain cautious.
