Rain wind-thunderstorm likely in northeast Balochistan, Punjab, Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Rain wind-thunderstorm with snow over hills is expected in northeast Balochistan, Punjab and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). While scattered light rain/drizzle with snow over hills in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan expected during evening/night. Partly cloudy and cold weather expected in most upper… Continue reading Rain wind-thunderstorm likely in northeast Balochistan, Punjab, Kashmir

Parts of Kashmir to receive fresh rains, snowfall

MIRPUR [AJK]: Feb 03 (APP):Several parts of both sides of the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday received fresh rains and snowfall, as per the prediction of Meteorological Department about the improvement in weather from this evening onwards. The Met Department said on Thursday that light rains and snow fall in upper… Continue reading Parts of Kashmir to receive fresh rains, snowfall

Light rain likely in certain areas of KP: Met

PESHAWAR, Jan 20 (APP): Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar has forecast light to moderate rain with snow over the hills in certain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the next 24 hours. According to Met report rain with snow over the hills are expected in Abbottabad, Mansehra, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Shangla, Chitral, Lower and Upper Dir, Swat,… Continue reading Light rain likely in certain areas of KP: Met

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Dense fog blankets twin cities, disrupts road, air traffic

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): A cold wave coupled with dense fog gripped twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and disrupted routine life on Tuesday, where visibility on roads reduced significantly, forced motorists to move at slow speed. According to the details, continued dense fog and severe cold have been disturbing routine life in Punjab and… Continue reading Dense fog blankets twin cities, disrupts road, air traffic

Intermittent rain continues lashing various parts of country; disrupts daily life

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): The intermittent rain spell continued for the last five days across the country, has turned the weather chiller, impelling citizens to stay indoor most of the time and prevent themselves from the cold weather conditions. The ongoing rain spell on one hand provided much needed respite to the allergy patients and… Continue reading Intermittent rain continues lashing various parts of country; disrupts daily life

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More rain, snowfall likely during the week: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Intermittent rain continues to lash various parts of the country including the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for the fourth consecutive day significantly decreasing the temperatures and turning the weather colder. The first significant rain-spell of this winter season has compelled the citizens to use warm clothes and stay indoors… Continue reading More rain, snowfall likely during the week: PMD

Monsoon currents to penetrate upper parts; produce rain

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Monsoon currents are likely to reach upper and central parts of the country from Tuesday evening or night that would bring rain in the upper parts of the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), rain wind-thunderstorm is likely in Islamabad, upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir during the next… Continue reading Monsoon currents to penetrate upper parts; produce rain

First monsoon spell to start from Saturday: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP): The first spell of monsoon would likely to commence from July 10 (Saturday) in the federal capital and various other parts of the country. Spokesperson Met Office Dr Khalid Malik on Friday said monsoon currents from Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating in upper parts of the country which… Continue reading First monsoon spell to start from Saturday: PMD

Above normal rainfall during monsoon season expected: MET office

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP): Met department Spokesman, Dr Zaheer Babar on Tuesday said that Punjab, northern Balochistan and Kashmir would receive above normal rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season this year. While talking to APP, he said the onset of the monsoon season would be expected during the last week of June. He said that… Continue reading Above normal rainfall during monsoon season expected: MET office

Kalam receives 50mm rains, 25 inch snowfall

PESHAWAR, Jan 14 (APP):The scenic Kalam valley in Swat district has received maximum 50 millimeters rain and 25 inch snowfall during recent heavy showers. The Relief and Settlement Department report on Tuesday said that Dir has received 43mm rain and Dargai Malakand 41 million meters. Similarly, Kakul Abbottabad district has received 36mm, Saidu Sharif Swat… Continue reading Kalam receives 50mm rains, 25 inch snowfall

Rain/thunderstorm occurs at scattered places, more rain forecast

ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP):Rain/thunderstorm on Wednesday occured at scattered places in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Peshawar, Mardan, D.I.Khan, Malakand, Abbotabad, Chitral, Dir districts, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir during last 24 hours. Rain/thunderstorm have turned weather cold in parts of the country including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Giglit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Meanwhile, National Weather Forecasting Center, Islamabad, has forecast… Continue reading Rain/thunderstorm occurs at scattered places, more rain forecast

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Climate Change Authority all set to announce 72 posts soon

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Pakistan Climate Change Authority (PCCA) the first technical arm of the ministry of climate change is all set for getting established with initial 72 posts to be announced soon for recruitment. The Authority had been approved by the lower and upper houses of the parliament to assist policy implementation and action for… Continue reading Climate Change Authority all set to announce 72 posts soon

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Heavy Monsoon floods to occur if mega weather patterns enter: DG PMD

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General Muhammad Riaz Wednesday said the possible heavy flooding in the coming Monsoon season will occur if mega weather pattern enters into our system. The weather patterns likely to reach major rivers’ water shed areas across the border cause heavy rainfalls which in turn increase the probability… Continue reading Heavy Monsoon floods to occur if mega weather patterns enter: DG PMD

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PMD forecast rain at isolated places on Monday

ISLAMABAD, Mar 3 (APP):Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has indicated chances of rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over hills at isolated places in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Hazara, Kalat, Makran divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. According to the synoptic situation, the western disturbance was still prevailing and affecting central and upper parts of the country with rain and snowfall.… Continue reading PMD forecast rain at isolated places on Monday

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Three more rain spells likely during this month: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP):Three more rain-spells are expected during this month in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, northern Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Director Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Khalid Malik said on Thursday. Talking to PTV, he said more snowfall is expected in Murree and northern hilly areas which may cause land sliding and these… Continue reading Three more rain spells likely during this month: PMD

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Rain thunderstorm forecast at scattered places

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP):Pakistan Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast rain thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills at scattered places in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions of northeast Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, while at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Mardan and Sargodha divisions. According to the synoptic situations, westerly wave is affecting upper parts of the… Continue reading Rain thunderstorm forecast at scattered places

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Cold, dry weather in post parts of country; rain at isolated places: Met office forecast

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP):Meteorological office has forecast cold and dry weather in most parts of the country while more rain with thunderstorm is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas. Foggy conditions are likely in plain areas of the Punjab and upper Sindh. According to synoptic situations a westerly wave is affecting upper… Continue reading Cold, dry weather in post parts of country; rain at isolated places: Met office forecast

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Rain predicted in most parts of country

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):The met office Tuesday forecast widespread rain-thunderstorm with few moderate to isolated heavy falls in Upper Khyber Paktunkhwa , Upper Punjab, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir while at scattered places in Queta, Zhob, Kalat, Makran, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Sukkur, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Hyderabad, Karachi, Bannu, D I Khan, Multan, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, D G Khan… Continue reading Rain predicted in most parts of country

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Cold,dry weather to grip most parts of country

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP):The Pakistan Meteorological Department Monday forecast cold and dry weather in most parts of the country during next 24 hours and foggy conditions in few plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh during morning hours. According to synoptic situations, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country. Weather remained very cold and… Continue reading Cold,dry weather to grip most parts of country

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