ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, strong winds and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over mountainous areas, across the country’s upper regions over the next two to three days. It has advised the relevant authorities to take precautionary measures to avoid any untoward incidents.
According to the Met Office, a westerly weather system is approaching the northern and western parts of the country. The system is expected to intensify on November 12 and remain active over the upper regions until the morning of November 14.
Rain and Snowfall Expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Intermittent rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from November 10 to 14. Heavy rainfall and isolated hailstorms are also possible in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan, among other areas. Snowfall is likely over mountainous regions.
Rain Forecast for Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi
The Met Office has forecast rain and thunderstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Jhelum, Gujrat, Sargodha and surrounding areas on November 12 and 13.
Rain is also expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar and Multan on November 12.
Snowfall Likely in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan
Several areas of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to receive rain, with snowfall over the hills, until the afternoon of November 14. These include Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Skardu, Hunza and Gilgit.
Mostly Dry Weather Expected in Sindh and Balochistan
Most parts of Sindh are expected to experience dry weather. However, rain and isolated hailstorms are likely in Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Chaman, Pishin, Khuzdar and other parts of Balochistan on November 11 and 12.
Temperatures Likely to Drop by 2-4°C
According to the Met Office, fog may develop over plains following the rainy spell, while daytime temperatures are expected to decrease by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius.
Farmers have been advised to schedule their agricultural activities in line with prevailing weather conditions. District administrations have also been urged to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents.
