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ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Mainly cold and dry weather is expected to persist across most parts of the country, with rain and snowfall forecasted in the hilly areas of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northwestern Balochistan, as per Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast.
A westerly wave is currently influencing the western and upper regions of the country, bringing precipitation to these areas.
Foggy conditions are likely to affect various districts of Punjab and upper Sindh during the morning and night, potentially disrupting visibility and causing difficulties for commuters.
In the last 24 hours, cold and partly cloudy weather prevailed in most areas, while scattered rain and snowfall were reported in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir.
Notable rainfall included 12 mm in Pattan and Malam Jabba, 09 mm in Chitral and Upper Dir, 07 mm in Muzaffarabad, and 10 mm in Astore.
Snowfall of 09 inches was recorded in Kalam, 07 inches in Malam Jabba, and 02 inches in Astore.
The lowest temperatures during this period were recorded in Leh at -09 C, followed by -05 C in Skardu and Gopis, and -02 C in Hunza and Astore.
The PMD has advised travelers to exercise caution in fog-affected areas and mountainous regions due to reduced visibility and slippery roads caused by snow.