MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Weather Update for Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The Azad Kashmir weather is expected to be sunny, partly cloudy during the day, and mostly clear at night.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the following is the weather forecast following the synoptic situation, a shallow westerly wave is affecting upper parts of the country and may persist during the next 24 – 36 hours. Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, partly cloudy weather with light rain or light snowfall is likely at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Previously, the weather in AJK was mostly mostly cloudy and hazy with steady light rains.
Rainfall/Snowfall Warning: The weather is partly cloudy, with a chance of rain or snowfall in some areas today. Winds are light and fluctuating; hazy weather is to be expected.
Landslide Risk: Due to the expectation of rain or snowfall in hilly regions, there is a risk of landslides.
Fog Advisory: Dense fog may reduce visibility in the early mornings and late evenings, affecting travel. Winds are light, especially in the Azad Kashmir area, and are hazy and fluctuating.
Azad Kashmir Weather:
Azad Kashmir faces sunny to partly cloudy and hazy weather with a high of 61F. The winds are WSW at a speed of 10 to 15 mph. For the night it is expected to be mostly clear with lows of 37F. The winds will be light and variable.
Regional Weather Details:
Muzaffarabad:
Due to the rain in the capital yesterday, the weather is pleasant. It is partly cloudy and hazy with a high of 67F. The winds are WSW, at a speed of 5 to 10 mph. For the night clear skies with a low of 38F, and light and variable winds can be expected.
Neelum Valley:
The Neelum Valley faces mostly cloudy skies with expected afternoon snow showers. A high of 39F is observed, and the winds are light and variable. The chance of snow is at 40 per cent. For the night, partly cloudy weather can be expected, with a low of around 15F. The winds will be light and variable.
Rawalakot:
In Rawalakot the weather is sparsely cloudy with sunshine, with a high of 57F. The winds are WSW at 5 to 10 mph. For the night generally clear sky with a low 29F can be expected. The winds will be light and variable.
Bagh:
Bagh faces sunny and partly cloudy weather which is also hazy, with a high of 61F. The winds are WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The night sky is expected to be generally clear, with a low of 38F. The winds are ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Kotli:
The weather in Kotli is hazy with abundant sunshine and a high of 72F. The winds are W at 10 to 15 mph. During the night the weather will be clear to partly cloudy and hazy with a low of 42F. The winds will be light and variable.
AJK will experience a mix of sunny, snowy and cloudy conditions with varying temperatures. Residents are advised to dress warmly, especially in higher-altitude areas, and carry umbrellas in regions expecting showers. Travellers to Neelum Valley and other high-altitude areas should remain cautious of road closures or landslides in case of snow showers or rain. Tourists are encouraged to stay safe and plan their activities accordingly.