The early morning rain in Lahore brought a much-needed respite from the summer heat, making the weather pleasant. According to the Met Department, intermittent rain will continue throughout the day, leading to a further drop in temperature.

The monsoon season has officially begun, with clouds covering Lahore since early morning. Significant rainfall has been reported in areas such as Mall Road, Garhi Shahu, Railway Station, Brandreth Road, Gulberg, Ferozepur Road, Model Town, Calvary Ground, Walton, DHA, Wahdat Road, Kalma Chowk, and Garden Town.

The weather has become notably pleasant, with the temperature dropping significantly. The Met Department forecasts that this spell of rains will continue from July 4 to July 7.

Thursday's maximum temperature is expected to be 34 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms are also anticipated at various times throughout the day.

Islamabad/Rawalpindi

In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, rain started late at night and continued intermittently. The weather has turned pleasant, and the summer heat and humidity have significantly decreased.

Light to heavy rain has been observed in different areas of Islamabad, including Blue Area, Zero Point, Aabpara, F-6, F-7, G-6, and G-7. Rain has also been reported in Bhara Kahu, Bari Imam, Bani Gala, and Alipur Farash.

The Met Department has indicated that more rain, accompanied by thundershowers and gusty winds, is expected.

Other Punjab cities

In Wazirabad, heavy rain has been recorded in the city and surrounding areas, making the weather pleasant. However, the rain has caused power outages in different parts of the city, with many feeders tripping.

Gujrat is experiencing intermittent rain in most areas of the city, leading to an increase in humidity and heat. The GEPCO system has been badly affected, with several feeders tripping due to the rain.

Gujar Khan also witnessed heavy rains, which have brought cool winds and intensified the heat. The weather has turned pleasant, but the rain has disrupted electricity supply in the area.

In Daska, heavy rain was reported in the city and its suburbs, bringing relief from the heat. The weather has become pleasant with cool winds, although several electricity feeders have tripped due to the rain.

Northern regions

The Met Department has forecasted heavy rain at a few places in the northeast Punjab, Potohar region, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). These areas are expected to see a significant change in weather patterns, providing relief from the summer heat.

Rain is also expected in south KP, central Punjab, and northeast Balochistan during the evening and night. The anticipated showers will bring a much-needed respite from the hot and humid conditions prevailing in these regions.

The monsoon rains have brought much-needed relief from the summer heat across various regions in Pakistan, though they have also posed challenges such as power outages and increased humidity.