PDMA Cautions About Rainfall & Heat Wave Nationwide in May

• Some areas may see light rain, with northern Punjab expecting moderate rainfall.
• PDMA issues a weather advisory for expected rainfall in Lahore and nationwide.
• The PDMA chief warns officials to stay alert for heat waves in big cities.

Some areas of the country may experience light rain, with moderate rainfall predicted in northern Punjab.

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory cautioning about expected rainfall in Lahore and nationwide later this month. Additionally, there’s an anticipated rise in heat intensity, raising concerns about a potential heat wave in southern regions.

As per a PDMA spokesperson, light rain is possible in several areas of the country, with northern Punjab forecasted to receive moderate rainfall. The PDMA has advised farmers in the Pothohar regions of Punjab to safeguard their wheat crops ahead of the anticipated rain.

Besides the potential for rainfall, the PDMA emphasized the danger of landslides in mountainous regions, stressing the importance of caution and readiness among residents and authorities. The spokesperson also stated, “There will be a rise in heat intensity in May.”

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“The atmosphere in southern parts of the country may lead to a heat wave, particularly engulfing the plain areas,” the spokesperson cautioned.

The spokesperson also mentioned that major cities will particularly experience the effects of the heat wave, while the PDMA director general has instructed the administration to remain vigilant regarding the weather conditions.