The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, with snowfall over the hills, in upper parts of the country during the next two to three days under the influence of a westerly weather system.
Rain, thunderstorms expected in upper parts of country from Nov 11-14: PMD
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, with snowfall over the hills, in upper parts of the country during the next two to three days under the influence of a westerly weather system.
According to the PMD, a shallow westerly wave approached the western and northern parts of the country on the evening of November 10. The system is likely to intensify on November 12 and may persist over upper parts of the country until the morning of November 14.
Under the influence of this weather system, rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms, is expected in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from November 11 to the morning of November 14, with occasional gaps.
The areas likely to receive rain include Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan. Snowfall over the mountains is also likely during the period.
In Punjab and Islamabad, light rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms is expected in Islamabad, the Potohar region, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar, Sargodha, Murree and adjoining areas tonight.
More rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab and Sargodha on November 12 and 13, with occasional gaps.
Rain and thunderstorms are also expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar and Multan on November 12. Isolated hailstorms may also occur during the forecast period.
In Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, with snowfall over the hills, is expected until the afternoon of November 14, with occasional gaps.
The areas where rain is likely in Kashmir include Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur, while in Gilgit-Baltistan, Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar are likely to receive precipitation.
Meanwhile, mainly dry weather is expected to prevail over most districts of Balochistan and Sindh. However, isolated rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, with possible hailstorms, is forecast in Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Kalat and Khuzdar on the night of November 11 and November 12.
The PMD has advised farmers to plan their agricultural activities in accordance with the expected weather conditions.
It further stated that light snowfall is likely over high mountains and glaciers during the wet spell, while foggy conditions may develop in patches over plain areas after the rainy period. Daytime temperatures are also expected to drop by 2-4 degrees Celsius during the forecast period.
The department has advised all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any untoward situation.
The public can access daily weather updates through the PMD website at weather.gov.pk and the Pak Weather mobile application.
