Lahore city’s temperature dropped to 20°C as cool winds and cloudy skies prevailed, bringing much-needed relief to residents, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.
The breeze blowing at 13 kilometres per hour has also significantly improved the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore city, which was recorded at 88.
However, despite the improvement in the air quality, Lahore remains the third most polluted city in the region.
According to air quality monitoring stations, the highest AQI levels were recorded at:
UET: 158
Polo Ground: 132
Punjab University: 96
Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam: 90
Meanwhile, the Met Office predicts no rain in the next 24 hours, although the city will continue to experience partly cloudy skies with intermittent sunshine.
Rain and hailstorms wreak havoc in Upper Dir
Heavy hailstorms and continuous rain have damaged crops and trees in the Shrengal, Ashirai, and Dogdara areas of Upper Dir over the past 60 hours.
The rain, accompanied by snowfall over the mountains, has increased the water level in the River Panjkora, posing a risk of landslides along the Dir-Kumrat highway. Drivers have been advised to exercise caution.
Similar rain and hailstorms have also been reported in Khyber district and surrounding areas.
The Met Office forecasts more rain and strong winds for Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, with snowfall over mountains today.
Reporter: Maida Waheed