MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): According to the Meteorological Department Pakistan weather alert, the powerful westerly weather system will bombard upper regions with heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong gales along with snow accumulation.
From the evening of February 24 through March 1, the Meteorological Department estimates heavy rains and thunderstorms alongside powerful winds and snow will affect mountainous regions in Pakistan. This natural disposition will disrupt authorities until authorities maintain persistent readiness from February 25 to March 1.
On February 25 the upper parts of Pakistan will experience a powerful westerly weather system based on the Meteorological Department forecast. The areas of Gilgit-Baltistan together with Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bagh, Haveli, Skardu, Astore, Hunza and other high-altitude locations will receive heavy snowfall. The heavy snowfall in certain areas will block roads and cause extensive travel problems.
Recently the weather in Muzaffarabad was mild, cloudy and chilly.
People travelling should exercise extra caution because rough roads could become completely blocked by heavy snowfall in mountainous regions. All people in the designated areas need to take protective measures while maintaining constant contact with updated weather warnings.
At the same time, heavy rain production brings strong winds that create dangerous situations leading to tree falls and power blackouts throughout the affected region. People should stay inside their homes while thunderstorms make outdoor movements unsafe. All emergency response teams and relevant departments receive orders to maintain full preparedness status for possible crises.
The high amounts of rainfall occurring in cities produce significant water-logging and flash flood situations that threaten everyday routines. The authorities received orders to maintain operational drainage systems that will reduce flood potential risks. Farmers throughout rural areas received warnings about the destructive impact of heavy rainfall along with destructive hailstorms on their crops.
The Meteorological Department requests people to track weather information frequently because it affects every traveller planning to use affected areas. Local authorities together with citizens need to heed safety instructions during emergencies.
Local authorities have stressed twice that residents need to stay safe by being prepared during the extended duration of harsh weather events. Those who live in dangerous locations need to get essential supplies ready along with implementing all essential safety procedures throughout this long extreme weather event.
