MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Meteorological Department has forecast a new spell of rain and snowfall in the upper regions of the country, including Azad Kashmir, starting today.
According to the Meteorological Department, a system of westerly winds is expected to enter the upper parts of the country this evening or tonight. As a result, rain is anticipated in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and the Pothohar region on November 12 and 13.
The department stated that rain accompanied by snowfall in mountainous areas is expected in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from today until November 14. Meanwhile, rain is also likely in various parts of Balochistan on November 11 and 12.
In Azad Kashmir, including the Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, and Rawalakot, intermittent rain and snowfall in the mountains are expected across the region between November 10 and 14.
Similarly, rain accompanied by thunderstorms and snowfall is expected in the Diamer, Astore, Skardu, Hunza, and Gilgit districts of Gilgit-Baltistan.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, intermittent rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms—is expected from today until the morning of November 14 in the following areas: Peshawar, Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, and Waziristan.
Light rain is expected in Islamabad, the Pothohar region, Chakwal, Khushab, Mianwali, Sargodha, Murree, and surrounding areas. Furthermore, additional rainfall is anticipated on November 12 and 13 in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, and other districts.
Additionally, on November 12, rain accompanied by hailstorms may occur in some parts of Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar, and Multan.
According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures in the upper regions are expected to range between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius due to the rain and snowfall.
The Meteorological Department has advised tourists to exercise caution and has directed relevant authorities to take proactive measures.
