PDMA issues rain, hailstorm alert in Punjab

Lahore: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Tuesday issued an alert predicting heavy rains and hailstorms in different districts of Punjab.

According to PDMA spokesperson, it is predicted that the stormy weather will prevail across numerous areas of the province, accompanied by hailstorms and thunderous showers.

Murree, Guliyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, and Gujarat, among other cities are anticipated to recieve rain.

Moreover, other cities including Lahore, Kasur, Faisalabad, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Toba Tek Singh, Mianwali, Khushab, Okara, Narowal, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Jhang and Sargodha are also expected to experience rain.

The spokesperson of PDMA stated that most of the district will see rainfall along with hailstorms, directing the people to take precautionary measures to stay safe and avoid potential damage.

It has been informed that the extreme weather is likely to persist till Wednesday following which the weather will clear out, with dry conditions. Following these predictions, the administration has issues 24-hour alert in line with the orders of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz and Director General (DG) PDMA.

People have also been directed to avoid unnecessary travel, stay indoors and protect their belongings to avoid any worst effects of expected weather conditions.