LAHORE – The smog blanketing Punjab partially faded on Tuesday morning as different parts of the province received drizzle.
The spell of showers began from Balochistan, reached Punjab and lashed Chicha Watni, Okara, Vehari, Layyah, Multan, Jhang, Rahim Yar Khan and DG Khan turning the weather frosty.
According to Met Office, rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected at scattered places in North-East Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha divisions, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
On the other hand, isolated rain-thunderstorm in DG Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur and Sahiwal divisions will occur during the next twelve hours.
Moreover, dense foggy/smoggy conditions are expected in plain areas of Punjab during morning hours.
The much-awaited rain provided a respite to the smog-hit citizens who rejoiced it through messages on micro-blogging site.
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