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LAHORE, Sep 28 (APP):The final monsoon spell in the country including Punjab is likely to start from Friday, which may cause significant drop in temperature, said in a report, issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
According to a spokesman for the PMD, a westerly wave has entered the upper parts of the country, and under the influence of the weather system, rain-wind/thunderstorm with hailstorm at isolated places is expected in Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur and Sheikhupura on Friday and Saturday. Also, rain-dust-thunderstorm is expected in Layyah, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Okara, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar during the next two days.
Wind-thunderstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, billboards etc., and temperatures are likely to drop significantly.
Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities accordingly while tourists and travelers are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the period.
Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority Imran Qureshi has also issued an alert to all departments concerned for making appropriate arrangements to meet any emergency.