PMD forecasts more rain, snowfall

Thunderstorm expected in K-P, Kashmir, G-B, Islamabad

ISLAMABAD:

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cloudy weather with intermittent rain, wind, and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over hilly areas, across several parts of the country on Tuesday.

According to the PMD, rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over hills is expected in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, northeast Punjab, and northeast Balochistan.

Heavy rain accompanied by moderate to heavy snowfall is likely at isolated places in Kashmir and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Cold and dry weather is expected to prevail in most other parts of the country.

The department has issued a warning that snowfall may cause road closures and slippery conditions in mountainous and hilly areas including Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galliyat, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noshki, Harnai, and Zhob during January 26 and January 27.

There is also a risk of landslides and avalanches in hilly regions of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. Tourists have been advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the forecast period.

In Islamabad, cloudy weather with intermittent rain and wind-thunderstorms is expected. In K-P, widespread rain with snowfall over hills is likely, with heavy rain and moderate to heavy snow expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, and Abbottabad.In Punjab, rain-wind/thunderstorm is forecast for Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, and surrounding areas, while Murree and Galliyat may receive rain along with moderate to heavy snowfall.