ISLAMABAD: Different areas of Balochistan and Punjab received their first pre-monsoon showers late on Saturday, turning the weather pleasant in these areas. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (Met Office), dusty storm winds have entered the country from Iran. The winds caused some pre-monsoon rains in various parts of the country. Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh received showers along with thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Noshki and Dalbandin were hit by dust storms, which caused rains in districts of East Balochistan. Kohlu, Barkhan, Harnai, Dera Bugti and Sibbi areas of Balochistan also received some pre-monsoon rains. The long-awaited showers provided citizens with some respite from the sizzling heat of recent weeks. The Met Office has predicted that higher altitude locations in the north of Khyber Pakthunkhwa, including the provincial capital Peshawar, along with the mountainous Malakand, Hazara, Kohat, Bannu and northern tribal regions will experience rain with some thunder in the next 24 hours. A seasonal low lies over north Balochistan and adjoining areas with its trough extending eastwards. Light to moderate moist currents are expected to penetrate the upper and central parts of the country and is likely to continue during the next 24 hours. The clouds are still hovering over Peshawar and the met office predicts the city could receive some showers in the next 24 hours. DNA
