More intermittent rains and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan on Friday evening and night.
Moderate to heavy snowfall is also expected in the hilly areas of the country during the period.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a strong westerly wave prevails over most upper parts of Pakistan, which will persist during the next 24 hours.
Under these conditions, more intermittent rains and gusty winds are expected in the Twin Cities, upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday evening and night. Moderate to heavy rain/snow may also occur in Kashmir. Cold and dry weather is likely elsewhere in the country.
On Saturday and Sunday, mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, freezing weather is likely in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and northern Balochistan.
Heavy rain/snowfall may cause road closures/ slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galiyat, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli and Rawalakot.
Heavy rain/snowfall may cause flash flooding in local nullah/streams of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, while there are possibilities of landslides/avalanches in hilly areas during the period. Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the period.
Islamabad’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 02°C and 04°C on Saturday and between 01°C and 03°C on Sunday.
Rawalpindi’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 05°C and 07°C on Saturday and between 04°C and 06°C on Sunday.
Meanwhile, widespread rain with snowfall over the hills occurred across Pakistan during the last 24 hours.
Rainfall (mm):
Kashmir: Muzaffarabad (Airport 64, City 55), Garhi Dupatta 47, Kotli 45, Rawalakot 19
Punjab: Islamabad (City 42, Airport 26, Saidpur 18, Bokra 15 and Golra 12), Rawalpindi (Chaklala 38, Shamsabad 16, Gawalmandi 16, Katcheri 15, Pirwidahi 12, New Kattarian 04), Chakwal 37, Sialkot (Airport 34, City 33), Narowal 33, Mangla 29, Attock 28, Sargodha City 27, Jhelum, Joharabad 23, Lahore (City 22, Airport 21) Mandi Bahudin 21, Gujrat 20, Multan (City 19, Airport 14), Gujranwala 19, Noor Pur Thal 16, Layyah 15, Hafizabad and Bhakkar 13, Sheikhupura 11, Toba Tek Singh and Jhang 10, Kot Addu 09, Dera Ghazi Khan 07, Khanewal, Bahawalpur (City 06, Airport 01), Rahim Yar Khan and Khanpur 06, Bahawalnagar 05, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Kasur 04, Okara 03
Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 26, Chilas 10, Gupis 04, Skardu 02, Gilgit, Bunji Trace
Balochistan: Bar Khan 17, Loralai 15, Chaman 12, Zhob 10, Pishin 06, Sibbi 04, Kalat 03, Lasbella 02, Muslim Bagh and Ziarat 01, Dal Bandin, Khuzdar Trace
Sindh: Sukkur, Jacobabad 10, Khairpur 04, Rohri, Dadu, Mohenjo Daro 03, Padidan 02, Sakrand, Nawabshah 01, Larkana, Hyderabad Airport, Chhor, Karachi, Mithi, Hyderabad, Tando Jam and Thatta Trace
Snowfall (Inches): Malam Jabba 38, Kalam 30, Chitral 16, Drosh, Parachinar 15, Murree 12, Mir Khani 07, Dir (Upper) 04, Pattan 04, Gupis 02, Kalat 02, Quetta 1.2, Kakul, Balakot 01
Kalat remained the coldest place in the country, where the temperature dropped 12°C below the freezing point. Minimum temperature in Ziarat was recorded at -11°C, in Quetta at -08°C, in Parachinar at -07°C, in Gupis at -05°C, in Kalam and Malam Jabba at -04°C, and in Leh at -03°C.
In Islamabad, the minimum temperature was recorded at 05°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 100 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the minimum temperature was recorded at 08°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 88 per cent.
Islamabad experiences coldest day as mercury hits freezing point
