Pre-monsoon, heat likely to reduce across country

Islamabad: The pre-monsoon season has begun across the country, after which the intensity of the heat is likely to decrease.

The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in different parts of the country from today to June 23.

According to weather forecasters, rain is likely to continue in Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. In addition, rains are expected at many places in Sindh province from tomorrow.

The Meteorological Department has expressed fears of flooding in rivers and urban flooding in low-lying areas due to the rains.

It is pertinent to note that a pre-monsoon system had entered the limits of Karachi a few days ago, after which there was rain with thunder in different areas.