Pakistan’s northern regions are preparing for rain and snowfall as a weak westerly weather system approaches. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast changing weather conditions across several areas from November 11.
Most parts of the country will remain dry. However, northern regions may experience rain, strong winds and thunderstorms over the coming days.
Northern Areas Brace for Rain and Snowfall
The PMD expects rain and thunderstorms in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on November 11. High-altitude areas may also receive snowfall.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, affected areas could include Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Malakand. Peshawar, Kohat, Charsadda, Swabi and several other districts may also experience rain.
Islamabad and Punjab May Receive Showers
Islamabad and surrounding areas may experience isolated rain and thunderstorms during the evening and night.
The forecast also includes Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha and Mandi Bahauddin.
Meanwhile, morning fog and smog may affect several Punjab cities. These include Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan, Narowal, Kot Addu and Bahawalpur.
Rain Forecast to Continue Until November 14
The PMD has outlined the following weather outlook:
- November 11: Rain and thunderstorms in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, with mountain snowfall.
- November 12: Rain across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Upper Punjab, Pothohar and northeastern Balochistan may also receive showers.
- November 13: Rain and thunderstorms in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pothohar and Kashmir.
- November 14: Mostly dry conditions, with isolated rain and snowfall possible in northern regions.
Dry Weather Expected in Sindh and Balochistan
Most parts of Sindh and Balochistan will experience dry weather. Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur are expected to remain sunny.
The PMD said continental air currently dominates most parts of Pakistan. However, the approaching westerly system may bring a change in weather, particularly across northern areas.
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