Rains likely Hits in Pakistan during remaining days of January

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting intermittent rains for various parts of the country throughout the current month. Additionally, the forecast indicates that dense foggy conditions are likely to diminish due to the wet spell.

Regional Breakdown:

1. Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir:
   • Light to moderate rain with snowfall over the hills is anticipated in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir regions from January 27 to January 31.
   • Specific areas mentioned include Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar, Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.
2. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
   • Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Manshera, Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Karak, Peshawar, Charsada, Nowshera, Swabi, Buner, Bajaur, Kurram, Waziristan, Bannu, and Kohat are expected to experience light to moderate rain with snowfall over the hills from January 27 to January 31.
3. Punjab/Islamabad:
   • Islamabad and the Pothohar region are likely to witness light to moderate rain from January 27 to January 31.
   • Specific regions, including Murree, Galliyat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Mianwali, and Sargodha, may experience rain with snowfall over hills on January 30-31.
   • Cold, dry, and foggy conditions during night and morning hours are expected elsewhere in the province.
4. Balochistan:
   • Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Chamman, Barkhan, and Makran coast may witness light to moderate rain with snowfall over hills on January 28-29.
5. Sindh:
   • Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the province, with shallow to moderate foggy conditions in upper Sindh.

Possible Impacts and Advisories:

• Snowfall may disrupt traffic in various regions, including tourist destinations and remote areas.
• Tourists are advised to exercise caution during the predicted spell.
• Rain may be beneficial for standing crops in Barani areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Stay tuned for updates as the weather situation unfolds.