A new westerly weather system is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms and mountain snowfall across Pakistan, while temperatures in affected areas could drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius.
ISLAMABAD: A fresh spell of westerly winds is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms and snowfall to several parts of Pakistan over the next four days, with Punjab likely to experience some relief from smog alongside colder weather, authorities have warned.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms in the country’s upper regions until November 14. The weather system is expected to enter the western and northern parts of the country on November 10 and intensify on November 12.
Rain forecast across Punjab, KP
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert for most districts of the province from November 10 to 13, warning that some areas could also experience strong winds and hailstorms.
The districts likely to receive rainfall include Rawalpindi, Mianwali, Jhelum, Attock, Khushab, Bhakkar, Sargodha and Murree. Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Gujranwala and Sheikhupura are also expected to receive rain.
Strong winds and possible hailstorms have been forecast for Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar, Multan and adjoining areas.
The PDMA has directed commissioners and deputy commissioners across Punjab to remain alert and ensure precautionary measures are in place ahead of the expected weather conditions.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain is forecast in Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Abbottabad and other districts between November 10 and 14.
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, the Galiyat region and Potohar are also likely to receive rainfall on November 12 and 13.
Snowfall expected in northern areas
Rain is expected in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan between November 10 and 14, with snowfall likely in mountainous areas as the westerly weather system moves across the region.
Meanwhile, most districts of Balochistan are expected to remain dry, although isolated areas could receive rainfall. Most parts of Sindh are also likely to experience predominantly dry weather over the coming days, according to the Met Office.
Rain may ease Punjab smog
The expected rainfall could help reduce smog across Punjab, offering some relief from the region’s deteriorating air quality. However, the PDMA has also warned that temperatures will fall, bringing colder conditions to affected areas.
According to the weather forecast, daytime temperatures could decrease by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in areas receiving rainfall.
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