Mainly dry weather to continue across country; light rain, snow likely in northern areas

ISLAMABAD, Mar 06 (APP):Mainly dry weather is expected to prevail in most parts of the country on Saturday, while cold and partly cloudy conditions are likely in hilly areas, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The PMD said isolated places in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir may receive light rain-thunderstorm, accompanied by light snowfall over high mountains.

Daytime temperatures in the plains are expected to remain above normal.

In Islamabad and surrounding areas, partly cloudy and dry weather is forecast, with gusty winds likely to blow during the afternoon. Daytime temperatures are expected to range between 30C and 32C.

Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, mainly dry and partly cloudy weather will prevail in most districts, while upper areas will remain relatively cold.

There are chances of light rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over high mountains at isolated places in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan and Bajaur. Daytime temperatures are likely to remain between 31C and 33C in the plains, while 21C to 23C is expected in hilly areas.

In Punjab, dry weather is likely in most districts with warm conditions during the daytime. Gusty winds may occur in the plains during afternoon hours, while upper and central districts may witness partly cloudy skies.

Murree, Galliyat and adjoining areas are expected to remain partly cloudy, with cold conditions during morning and night. Daytime temperatures in southern districts may range between 35C and 37C.

Sindh is expected to experience hot and dry weather in most districts, with daytime temperatures likely to remain between 35C and 37C.

In Balochistan, mainly dry weather is forecast across most districts, while northern and western parts may experience partly cloudy conditions. Cold weather is expected during morning and night hours. Daytime temperatures are likely to range between 26C and 28C in northern areas and 33C to 35C in southern districts.

Meanwhile, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir may experience partly cloudy weather with light rain-thunderstorm at isolated places and light snowfall over high mountains.

During the past 24 hours, dry weather prevailed across most parts of the country, while cold conditions persisted in hilly areas during morning and night hours.

However, light rain and drizzle were reported at a few places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. Daytime temperatures in the plains remained above normal.

The highest maximum temperature recorded in the country was 40C in Hyderabad, followed by 38C in Padidan, Tando Jam and Mithi, the PMD reported.