Light rain, heavy snowfall expected across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have been enjoying light to moderate winter rain since yesterday morning. After a break, the drizzle has once again started to lash the federal Capital, Islamabad

According to the Meteorological Department, the intensity of the cold has increased, and citizens have been instructed to be prepared for further intensification of the cold. A new rain-bearing system has entered the country, as a result of which rain and snowfall have started in various areas.

The Meteorological Department has predicted more rain and snowfall in the upper areas of the country from today to tomorrow, and an alert has also been issued in view of the fears of landslides.

Thunderstorms with strong winds are likely in Islamabad at night, while rain is also expected in the Sindh areas of Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Dadu.

SnowStrom Alert

The Met Office and other weather departments have forecasted a severe snowstorm in Murree, urging the public to remain at home and be safe during travel. They have also advised to possibly avoid travelling during the snowstorm.

More snowfall will occur in Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Shangla, while rain and snowfall are also expected in Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galiat, Neelum Valley, and Bagh.

Rain and snowfall are expected in Poonch and Haveli areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, while more snowfall is also occurring in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, and Qila Saifullah districts of Balochistan. Roads are likely to be closed due to snowfall in Nushki, Harnai, and Zhob.

PDMA, while issuing an alert to the concerned districts, informed that heavy machinery is present on the national highways along with its staff to minimize possible losses.

Landslides remain a threat in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, while rain and snowfall have begun in Quetta, Kalat, Mastung, Kan Mehtarzai, Muslim Bagh, and Chaman.

The possibility of flooding in the rivers and streams of the mountainous areas has been indicated, in view of which citizens and travelers have been instructed to be cautious.