Met Office forecasts rain in Islamabad, snow in northern areas

PMD says cold and partly cloudy weather is likely to persist across most parts of country

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds in Islamabad and surrounding areas, while snowfall is expected in the country’s mountainous regions.

The Met Office said cold and partly cloudy weather is likely to persist across most parts of the country. However, rain and snowfall are expected in northern and western Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and the Potohar region.

Islamabad and surrounding areas may witness showers with gusty winds, while fog or smog is likely to continue in eastern Punjab and upper Sindh.

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Snowfall has been predicted in popular tourist spots, including Murree, Galiyat, Naran, Kaghan, and nearby upper areas, increasing the risk of slippery roads.

In Punjab, rain is forecast for the northern districts, with thunderstorms likely in some pockets. Most districts of Sindh are expected to remain cold and dry, though upper Sindh may see partly cloudy conditions.

The PMD added that several districts of Balochistan could receive rain, while mountainous parts of the province may experience snowfall. It further cautioned that snowfall and rain in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir could disrupt travel and make road conditions hazardous.