The picturesque valleys of Garam Chashma and Upper Kalash were blanketed in the season’s first snow on Thursday, while the rest of Lower Chitral district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa witnessed a substantial downpour, infusing a crisp chill into the air.
A pristine layer of snow also adorns Shandur, Laspur, and Kot areas in Upper Chitral, where the snowfall commenced last night and persisted throughout the day.
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The meteorological department has already forecasted additional snowfall starting from December 1, promising a further drop in temperatures. Local residents have already donned winter attire and fired up coal stoves to combat the increasing cold.
The snowfall, coupled with torrential rains, has brought joy to the farming community in the region. They anticipate favorable conditions for the wheat crop in both the low and upper Chitral districts.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 1st, 2023.
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