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NDMA issues weather alert of rain and snowfall in the country

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ISLAMABAD: Predictions indicate a mix of rain and snowfall in a number of areas, prompting the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to issue a warning of unexpected weather in the upcoming days.

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From March 8 to 10, cloudy conditions are expected to dominate most regions, with isolated showers in Central and Southern Punjab, according to the National Common Operating Picture (NCOP) of the NDMA. In addition, there will likely be a lot of snowfall in Pakistan’s northern areas, which may cause temporary road closures. Rain and thunderstorms were predicted for March 10–12 in southern and northern Balochistan, including Katch, Gwadar, and Quetta.

Similar weather conditions are predicted for the western and higher regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Kashmir, while the rest of the country might expect dry weather.

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These weather swings may have a variety of effects across the country. Landslides are possible in sensitive locations such as Upper KP, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, thus tourists should exercise caution. The NDMA recommended residents and travelers to keep informed and take appropriate actions to reduce any dangers related with the forthcoming weather conditions.

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