A powerful dust storm accompanied by rainfall swept across Lahore and its surrounding areas on Friday night, offering much-needed relief to residents after a day of intense heat and humid weather. While the rain lowered temperatures and improved weather conditions, it also disrupted electricity supply in several parts of the city.
Power Outages in Multiple Neighborhoods
Multiple feeders of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) tripped, leaving many neighborhoods without power. According to reports, rain was recorded in Defence, Ghazi Road, Ferozepur Road, Walton, Mall Road, Lakshmi Chowk, Gulshan Ravi, Jail Road, Gulberg, Garden Town, Kalma Chowk, Sanda, and several other localities across Lahore.
Weather Forecast
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the current spell of rain is likely to continue today, bringing further relief from the ongoing hot weather conditions.
