First spell of winter rain lashes Lahore, parts of Punjab

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The first winter rain in the city Saturday (today) provided relief from the dry chilly, smoggy weather besides giving an opportunity to the residents of the capital city to enjoy the scenic beauty of the city.

However, different parts of Punjab province including Gujrat, Chakwal, Talagang, Pindi Bhattian, Daska, Nankana Sahab, Hafizabad, Kamoke, Sahiwal and Sargodha also received first winter rain on the night between Friday and Saturday.

According to Met Office, shallow fog and smog is expected in Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Multan, Bahawalpur divisions during morning hours.

Partly cloudy conditions were likely to prevail over northern parts of the country today. However, light rain thunderstorm with snow over the hills is expected at scattered places in Kohat, Bannu divisions, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.

The temperature in Islamabad early morning was recorded at 10°C, Lahore and Peshawar 14°C, Karachi 19°C, Quetta 02°C, Gilgit 03°C, Murree 08°C and Muzaffarabad 09°C.