Fifth monsoon spell will bring widespread rains, thunderstorms and strong winds across Lahore and most parts of Punjab from August 12 to 15. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Punjab, several districts are likely to receive rain during this period. Rawalpindi and other areas of the Potohar region may experience strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall from the evening or night of August 13 until August 15. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has warned of possible urban flooding in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Multan. Citizens were advised to avoid unnecessary travel during strong winds and thunderstorms and stay indoors or in other safe locations.