The Met Department has announced its weather forecast for the next holy month of Ramadan, which calls for cool and comfortable temperatures nationwide during the first ashra of the month.
The agency states that there’s a chance the moon may form on March 10, which would mark the start of Ramadan.
The prospect of seeing the moon on March 10 was emphasized by Met Director General Sardar Sarfraz, who also emphasized the possibility of seeing the moon during Ramadan in Sindh and Punjab. The Muslim community is anticipating this declaration as they get ready for the upcoming month of fasting.
The Meteorological Department predicts that the first ten days of Ramadan will be cool and pleasant across the nation, but in Lahore, conditions on Tuesday were said to be a little different due to foggy mornings and the predominance of cold winds.
Furthermore, concerning indications of an increase in dengue cases in Punjab, especially in Lahore, have surfaced in addition to the weather prediction. 44 instances of pneumonia have been reported in the province in the last 24 hours, adding to the strain on medical institutions already dealing with the epidemic.
The seriousness of the issue is evident in Punjab, where 458 fatalities and over 36,000 cases of dengue have been reported this year alone. The data are concerning, especially in Lahore, where there have been over 8,000 cases of pneumonia and 73 fatalities.
