A separate monsoon spell has emerged over Pakistan to the north extending light showers over several cities including Lahore. The current weather has lifted the spirits of many after a week of the scotch summer season. The city is appreciating the brighten-up weather, but the rains have their implications, particularly to low-lying areas where there is excessive water accumulation.
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When the monsoon reached the capital city of Punjab, Lahore, residents experienced different levels of monsoon rains depending on their neighborhoods. Some people reported light rainfalls while some had light showers. Major areas like Abbott Road, Shimla Pahari, garhi shahu, and areas around the railway station witnessed moderate to heavy rains. Roads that lead deeper into the city filled with water resulting in long traffic queues and a few places had minor floods. Quickly, the district administration was activated to rescue the situation and teams were set up to siphon off water and restore normal movement.
Rainfall Statistics in Lahore Monsoon Hits
Lahore received different rainfall in different regions as described below:
Jail Road: 7mm
Gulberg: 3mm
Lakshmi Chowk: 12mm
Pani Wala Talab: 8mm
Qurtaba Chowk: 5mm
Over and above the water logging aspects, the people of Lahore are quite happy with the rains as it has come to scorching heat over the summers.
Heavy Rain in Other Cities
Apart from Lahore, the monsoon was felt in other regions of Punjab as well. In Safdarabad, Sangla Hill, and its surroundings, children splashed around heavy downpours, drowning all the exteriors of these areas.
Due to the very heavy rainfall in these cities, the roads and streets turned into flowing pools of water as the water levels kept rising and flooded all the surrounding drains.
Impact in Chiniot and Kallur Kot Monsoon Hits
Chiniot, which is another major city, received a share of this rainfall but it was particularly dreadful to the says low lying areas where a flood occurred. In Kallur Kot however, although the showers were accompanied by thunder and lightning which added drama to the weather, the residents welcomed the rain. However, people questioned how the Chiniot administration prepared for heavy storms and rainfall, as the city’s administration dealt with technical flaws and widespread frustration during the heavy rains. Waterlogging plagued these areas, drawing criticism for the discrepancy between the administration’s promises and the actual situation on the ground.
Weather Forecast for the Coming Days Monsoon Hits
Regions of Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Potohar region, Islamabad, Eastern Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan will also getrains. In these areas, such weather conditions may lead to water logging problems which would be an additional headache for the local administrations.
Areas Expected to Receive Rain Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Thunderstorm activity likely Potohar Region & Islamabad: Widespread light rain accompanied with wind Northeastern Punjab: Varying stages of rain & bad weather Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan: Rain but cool weather likely
Simultaneously, other parts of the country, particularly southern regions, will however be hot and dry. Zones in Sindh province, southern Punjab, and Balochistan are expected to be dry & hot despite the monsoon activities in other regions.
The Introduction The sweltering summer heat has not only started to lose its intensity but has also given way to a timely deluge covering substantial parts of the country, particularly the central and northern areas. Still, rainfall has its share of problems, especially in the urban centers where the problem of water stagnation is chronic. Most residents welcome the decrease in temperatures, but the municipal authorities have to be on the lookout for the problems that usually occur at this time such as urban flooding and congestion of traffic.
