The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain across Punjab from March 2 to March 4, offering a respite from the warmer temperatures during the early days of the holy month of Ramadan.

According to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the rain will affect most districts, including Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, and Mandi Bahauddin. Lahore, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, and Toba Tek Singh are also expected to experience rainfall.

Showers are also forecasted for southern regions such as Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Layyah, Bhakkar, Sahiwal, and Pakpattan.

In the hilly areas of Murree and Galyat, rain and snowfall are expected. PDMA Director-General Irfan Ali Khatia has issued an alert to local authorities to remain vigilant and be prepared for possible disruptions.

The PDMA has also notified key departments, including WASA, Rescue, Irrigation, and Livestock, to stay on alert. Citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during inclement weather. The PDMA’s control room is actively monitoring the situation, and the helpline (1129) is available for emergencies.

Temperatures in Lahore have dropped following recent rain and snowfall, with the city recording a low of 10°C. The weather is expected to remain cold and dry over the next two days, with another rain system set to arrive by March 3.

Meanwhile, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the PMD has warned of further rain, thunderstorm activity, and snowfall in the province’s mountainous areas. Affected districts include Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, and several others, with conditions expected to persist until March 4. The PDMA has issued safety guidelines to local administrations, urging them to prepare for potential hazards such as falling trees and electricity disruptions.