Heavy To Moderate Rain Reported In Punjab

Heavy to moderate rain reported in Punjab

Heavy to moderate rain alongwith hailstorm was reported in different parts of the province on Wednesday which dropped the temperature in several areas including the provincial capital

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Apr, 2019 ) :Heavy to moderate rain alongwith hailstorm was reported in different parts of the province on Wednesday which dropped the temperature in several areas including the provincial capital.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a dry weather on Thursday.

The temperature was dropped to 16 degree celsius in the metropolis after intermittent rain since it started on Monday whereas temperatures dropped in other areas as well.

The highest temperature in the city was recorded as 22 degree celsius.

The lowest temperature in Muree recorded at three degrees Centigrade.

Citizens of the city areas enjoyed the weather, however, farmers are worried because the rain poses a serious threat to the wheat crop.

Besides the wheat crop, mango crop was also badly affected due to gusty thunderstorm in the South Punjab.

Water levels in the Indus and canals have also risen due to widespread rain in the country.

Flooding was reported in several areas of Rajanpur, such as Lal Garh, Chatol, Jhok Makol and Meeranpur, and people are being evacuated using boats.

Train operation for Quetta has also been suspended due to flood in the area of Sibbi where water was flowing over the railway track.

According to the MET office, the effect of the westerly wave was getting lesser and within one to two days the weather condition would become normal.