WEBDESK: A new series of rain and snowfall is expected to begin in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from March 9 to March 16, prompting authorities to issue a weather alert.
According to the Meteorological Department, the new weather system will bring thunderstorms, rain, and snowfall to mountainous regions, affecting both upper and plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“But rain-wind/thunderstorm [snow over the hills] is likely at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan,” the PMD said in its daily weather update.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab and KP has directed district administrations to remain on high alert and take preemptive measures to avoid any adverse incidents caused by heavy rain or snowfall.
From March 9 to 16, rain and snowfall are expected in northern regions, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Murree, Galiyat, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir.
On March 10, moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, is forecast for Islamabad, Rawalpindi Division, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Sialkot, and Faisalabad. Rain is also expected to continue in these cities from March 12 to 16.
On March 14 and 15, rainfall is expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Okara, Bhakkar, and Multan Divisions.
Tourists planning to travel to northern regions have been advised to check weather conditions and road statuses before embarking on their journeys. PDMA’s helpline is available for further guidance on travel and safety precautions.
The weather across Punjab, including Lahore, remains pleasant, with temperatures gradually rising. However, rain is expected in various districts of the province from March 12 to March 16. According to the Meteorological Department, today and tomorrow, most districts of Punjab, including Lahore, will experience partly cloudy skies with sunshine, though rain is unlikely. In Lahore, the minimum temperature is expected to be 17°C, while the maximum temperature may reach 27°C.
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