KP weather forecast: Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected across province

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is bracing for rain and thunderstorms, which are expected to lead to a drop in temperature across multiple districts, according to the meteorological department.

While most areas will continue to experience dry and cold conditions, winter is set to intensify in the upper parts of the province, according to Met Office.

Rain with thunderstorms is expected in the districts of Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, and Hazara Division. Mansehra, Kohistan, Battagram, Mohmand, Bajaur, and Kurram will be experiencing a similar situation.

Several areas of the province experienced rain in the last 24 hours, with the highest recorded in Lower Dir at 11mm, followed by Kalam at 9mm, Mir Khani at 7mm, and Drosh at 6mm.

Chitral and Malam Jabba were the other two areas where it rained 3mm each; Kakol recorded 2mm. Also, 1mm was recorded in Saidu Sharif and Takht Bhai in Swat. Snowfall also occurred in the high mountain areas with Kalam receiving 5 inches and Malam Jabba 1 inch.

This may cause travel disturbances in these sectors, and the authorities have advised due measures be taken by the people considering the cold.

A new weather system is expected to hit parts of Pakistan, including Punjab, from January 31 to February 1. Light rain may affect Lahore and its nearby districts, providing temporary relief from rising temperatures.

The meteorological department had warned the travelers of roadblocks due to snowfall in the upper regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.