Weather Alert: Rain, Snowfall Forecasted for Upper Regions; Dense Fog Persists in Plains
— January 3, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain and snowfall over the hills in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and adjoining areas until January 6.
A frontal weather system is currently influencing the upper parts of the country, bringing rain and snowfall to several regions. Dense to moderate fog is expected to persist in the plains of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Upper Sindh during morning and night.
According to PMD, rain and snowfall were recorded in various areas, including Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. Other parts of the country experienced cold and partly cloudy weather, with moderate to dense fog blanketing most districts of Punjab and Upper Sindh.
Rainfall was recorded in several areas, including Chitral (22mm), Kalam (20mm), Drosh (17mm), and Pattan (16mm). Snowfall was recorded in Kalam (14 inches), Chitral and Gupis (7 inches), and Astore (1 inch).
The lowest temperatures were recorded in Gupis (-8°C), Leh and Parachinar (-4°C), Mirkhani and Hunza (-3°C), and Skardu (-2°C).
Citizens in the affected regions are advised to exercise caution while traveling, especially in foggy conditions, and remain updated with PMD’s weather advisories.