Rain, Hailstorms, and Snowfall Expected Across Various Cities in Pakistan

Several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Mardan, Bajaur, Khyber, Peshawar, Bannu, and Kohat, are expected to receive rain and hailstorms.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, hailstorms, and snowfall across different regions of the country, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northeastern Punjab.

Stormy Weather Expected in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad is likely to experience rain with strong winds, while hailstorms are expected at night. Several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Mardan, Bajaur, Khyber, Peshawar, Bannu, and Kohat, are expected to receive rain and hailstorms. Meanwhile, Murree and Galiyat are likely to witness rain accompanied by strong winds and snowfall.

Rain and Snowfall Forecast for Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan

Most districts of Punjab are expected to receive rain and hailstorms, while upper Sindh may experience light rain in some areas.

In Balochistan, widespread rain and snowfall are expected in mountainous areas, particularly in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, and Kalat. 

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Additional rainfall is expected in Zhob, Musa Khel, Loralai, Barkhan, Sibi, Dera Bugti, and Naseerabad, while light rain is likely in Jhal Magsi, Kohlu, Khuzdar, Kharan, Panjgur, Dalbandin, and Nokundi.

Temperature Drops Across Various Regions

The minimum recorded temperatures were:

• Quetta: 8°C
• Kalat: 5°C
• Ziarat: 1°C
• Zhob: 5°C
• Sibi: 14°C
• Turbat: 17°C
• Nokundi: 10°C
• Chaman: 8°C
• Gwadar: 20°C
• Jiwani: 21°C

Rain was also recorded in Quetta and Dukki.

Landslides Block Roads in Kumrat Valley

Meanwhile, landslides in Kumrat Valley, Upper Dir have caused the closure of roads to all kinds of traffic at Banda, leading to long queues of stranded vehicles. A large number of tourists and passengers, including women and children, are stuck due to the roadblock. Authorities have been alerted to take necessary action to restore traffic.