Rain spell likely from today

LAHORE:As the smog continued to haunt the citizens in the provincial capital, Met office predicted strong winds and rain in the upper regions of the country including Lahore from November 14 to 16.

Met officials said between November 14 and 16, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Lahore were likely to experience light rain with strong winds and thunder while rain with strong winds and thundershowers was also expected in Gilgit Baltistan.

Met officials added there was a possibility of reduction in smog in Potohar, KP and Upper Punjab regions of Islamabad region during rains, air pollution was expected to decrease and air quality will improve due to rains. Wednesday’s lowest minimum temperature was recorded at Leh where mercury dropped down to -04°C while in Lahore it was 17°C and maximum was 25.2°C.