ISLAMABAD: Intermittent rain drenches the city, while heavy snowfall persists in the upper regions of Dir.
According to tunnel authorities, over 10 inches of snow has accumulated near the Lowari Tunnel. Snow-clearing operations are in progress on Lowari Road using heavy machinery. Meanwhile, the district administration has advised motorists to equip their vehicles with snow chains for safe travel along the route.
The Meteorological Department forecasts continued rain and snowfall in the region over the next three days.
Synoptic Situation
A frontal weather system remains active over the upper parts of the country and is expected to persist until the morning of January 6th.
Weather Forecast
Friday:
Rain with snowfall over mountainous areas is likely in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly regions. Moderate to dense fog is expected in most plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh during nighttime hours.
Saturday:
Similar conditions are forecast, with rain and mountain snowfall expected in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and surrounding areas. Moderate to dense fog will likely persist in the plains of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh, especially during morning and nighttime hours.
Past 24-Hour Weather Summary
Rain and snowfall occurred across Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, North Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Partly cloudy and cold weather prevailed in other regions, while moderate to dense fog lingered in most districts of Punjab and upper Sindh.
Rainfall (mm):
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Mir Khani 32, Chitral/Kalam 30, Upper Dir 26, Lower Dir 01, Pattan 26, Drosh 25, Saidu Sharif/Kakul 02, Malam Jabba 01
- Balochistan: Dalbandin 18
- Gilgit-Baltistan: Gupis 13, Astore 06
- Kashmir: Muzaffarabad Airport 02, City 01
Snowfall (inches):
- Kalam: 14 inches
- Chitral, Gupis: 7 inches
- Astore: 1 inch
- Skardu: 0.8 inches
- Malam Jabba: 0.5 inches
Lowest Recorded Minimum Temperatures (°C):
- Gupis: -8°C
- Leh, Parachinar: -4°C
- Mirkhani, Hunza: -3°C
- Skardu: -2°C
