The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain, wind, and thunderstorms for the next several days, providing Lahore and portions of Punjab with a break from the sweltering heat.

The country's upper and central regions are about to see a westerly wave, which is why there is respite.

Most of Pakistan is currently under the influence of a continental air mass, according to PMD reports. But the approaching westerly wave is predicted to bring about a shift, starting on Thursday night with partly overcast skies and the potential for rain, wind, and thunderstorms in Murree, Galiyat, and the neighbouring areas.

The weather service forecasts heavy rain, wind, and thunderstorms in a number of districts, including Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Bhakkar, Mianwali, and others, as the weekend draws near. Notably, the wet weather is also predicted to affect Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and Narowal; isolated hailstorms are possible.

With temperatures considerably above average for the season, locals are relieved of the predicted showers. Particularly in Lahore, maximum temperatures have reached 40°C, while in Dera Ghazi Khan, it was a blistering 46°C.

Another aspect has been relative humidity, with no relief during the evenings shown by readings as low as 31% in Lahore and 14% in Dera Ghazi Khan.

Authorities anticipate a return to more bearable temperatures with the arrival of rain and colder weather, relieving the public of the current heatwave. The highest temperatures in Lahore are predicted to be between 39 and 41°C during the predicted rainy spell.