After a week of intense heat, Lahore and other cities in Punjab experienced moderate to heavy rain on Saturday, bringing much-needed relief, besides turning the weather pleasant.

Clouds poured down over Lahore, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Shakargarh, Narowal, and surrounding areas, with hail also reported in several parts of Lahore.

According to the Meteorological Department, Lahore recorded an average of 21mm of rainfall.

The heaviest rainfall was reported in Nishter Town with 44mm, followed by Johar Town with 37.5mm, Lakshmi Chowk 30mm, and around Mughalpura 29mm.

After the heavy spell, water accumulated in low-lying areas, and many areas reported power breakdown, with over 100 feeders tripping.

LESCO officials said that 40 per cent of the feeders have been restored so far.

A LESCO spokesperson said field staff have been placed on high alert, and restoration work will commence immediately after the rain stops.

Meanwhile, other cities, including Narowal, Kasur, and surrounding areas, saw rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning, which also caused power outages.

In Gujrat and nearby areas, heavy rain brought relief and cooler weather.

Rain with thunder and lightning was also reported from Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, and neighbouring areas.

Nakyal in Azad Kashmir experienced light rain accompanied by strong winds.

According to official sources, Water & Sanitation Authority (WASA) MD Gufran Ahmed is closely monitoring the water drainage operation, and teams have been deployed to remove rainwater accumulated in low-lying areas.