Thunderstorms and severe winds anticipated in many regions of Pakistan.
The Meteorological Department has predicted hot and partly cloudy conditions for Islamabad today, with high winds and thundershowers anticipated in several arid regions of the nation.
The plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are anticipated to endure severe heat, while various areas in Punjab and KP prepare for possible showers, high winds, and hailstorms.
Weather forecast for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Met Office predicts rain with heavy gusts in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, and Mardan. Swabi, Peshawar, Kohat, and Kurram may also see precipitation accompanied by strong gusts. Isolated areas within the province may experience hailstorms.
Precipitation warning for northern and central Punjab
The meteorological prediction for regions of Punjab, encompassing Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, and Chakwal, suggests the probability of precipitation and vigorous winds. The same conditions are expected in Mianwali, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, and Mandi Bahauddin.
Lahore and surrounding areas like Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, and Sargodha are also under alert for strong winds, while Bhakkar, Khushab, Layyah, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, and Khanewal are expected to receive rain with gusts of wind. Hailstorms may occur in certain cities.
Update on Lahore’s weather and temperature
The weather in Lahore is expected to stay warm throughout the day, although a minor decrease in temperature after yesterday’s light rains. The peak temperature is anticipated to remain near 36°C.
Sindh and Balochistan continue to experience extreme heat.
The majority of districts in Sindh and Balochistan are anticipated to have exceedingly high temperatures and arid conditions. No prompt alleviation from the heat is anticipated for these provinces.
The PDMA has issued an advice on solar panels.
Amid changing weather patterns and rising solar panel adoption, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued fresh guidelines for solar panel installation on rooftops of public and private buildings.
As per instructions from the Punjab Energy Department, commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province have been directed to ensure that building owners follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) while installing solar energy systems.
Essential directives:
Solar systems should be installed exclusively by certified professionals sanctioned by the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB).
Immediate inspection of solar setups at sensitive buildings such as schools, hospitals, and government offices has been ordered.
Panels must be installed securely in a sealed and structurally sound way.
Drainage channels must remain unclogged to prevent water damage.
Rooftops should be clean and panels should have high impact resistance to withstand hailstorms.
PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia emphasized the need for strict compliance, especially in the face of unpredictable weather, to avoid damage and ensure public safety. Municipal corporations and building authorities have been ordered to strictly implement the guidelines.
