Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a five-day spell of light to moderate rain and snowfall across northern parts of the country from January 30 to February 3, due to a shallow westerly weather system.
According to the PMD, the system is expected to affect Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing cloudy conditions along with rain and snowfall over hilly areas. Snowfall is also likely in Murree and the Galiyat region during the period.
Light rain is expected in Islamabad, the Potohar region, and parts of upper Punjab from February 1 to 3, while northern areas of Balochistan, including Quetta and surrounding districts, may experience rain, wind, and snowfall between January 31 and February 1.
The weather body has warned that snowfall could lead to slippery road conditions in mountainous areas, including parts of GB, AJK, KP, Murree, and northern Balochistan. It has also cautioned about the risk of landslides and avalanches in hilly regions, advising tourists and commuters to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious during the forecast period.
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