The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) recently issued a weather advisory for rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall across Punjab from today (April 26th) to the 29th. The PDMA spokesman has written to all Punjab deputy commissioners, advising them to take precautionary steps in response to the Met Office’s projection of severe rains and snowfall in the province until April 29th.
Rainfall is forecast in Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Hafizabad, Jhang, Khushab, Mianwali, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, and other parts of Punjab. Tourists have also been urged to be cautious when traveling.
Authorities are encouraging locals to heed the warnings and remain attentive during this important period. With the prospect of calamity approaching, all stakeholders’ collaboration and readiness will be critical in reducing the possible loss of life and property.
On April 23rd, Lahore had a pleasant weather shift as light rain and a fresh wind visited numerous sections of the city in the early hours of Tuesday. Rainfall fell in places like Gulberg, Cantt, Johar Town, Faisal Town, Garden Town, Allama Iqbal Town, Lakshmi Chowk, Gulshan Ravi, and others.
As Punjab remains on high alert, the PDMA will continue to closely monitor the situation and offer public updates.
