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Balochistan, upper regions to receive rain, snow

Widespread rain and thunderstorms with snowfall over hills are likely in several districts of Balochistan


Our Correspondent February 08, 2026 Less than a minute read
Fresh snowfall transforms Quetta’s rugged terrain into a stark winter vista, with travellers moving along a snow-lined road. Photo: NNI

ISLAMABAD:

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, wind and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over hilly areas, across Balochistan and the upper parts of the country from the night of February 8 to February 10, as a westerly wave is expected to enter the regions and move northward.

According to the PMD, widespread rain and thunderstorms with snowfall over hills are likely in several districts of Balochistan, including Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chaghi, Noshki, Harnai, Zhob, Kalat, Mastung, Barkhan, Sibi, Loralai, Khuzdar, Kech, Gwadar, Panjgur and Awaran on February 8 and 9.

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