ISLAMABAD-UNS : A fresh westerly weather system is expected to enter the western and northern parts of Pakistan from Tuesday (November 10), bringing rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall to several regions over the next few days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The Met Office has forecast a spell of wet weather from November 10 to 14, with northern and upper parts of the country likely to experience varying intensities of rainfall, while snowfall is expected in mountainous areas.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain is forecast in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad until November 14. Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Bannu, Karak and Dera Ismail Khan are also likely to receive rainfall during the period.
Meanwhile, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to experience rain, while higher-altitude areas may receive snowfall as temperatures drop with the arrival of the weather system.
The PMD has also forecast light rain in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree and the Galiyat region tonight, accompanied by gusty winds and possible thunderstorms.
In Punjab, several districts, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal and Sargodha, are likely to receive rain on November 12 and 13. Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar and Multan may also experience rainfall on November 12.
In contrast, most districts of Balochistan are expected to remain dry, although isolated areas may receive rain on November 11 and 12.
Similarly, predominantly dry weather is forecast across Sindh during the coming days.
The approaching weather system is expected to bring a noticeable change in conditions across northern Pakistan, particularly in mountainous areas where snowfall may affect travel and daily activities.
Residents, particularly those travelling to hilly areas, are advised to remain attentive to official weather updates and follow any advisories issued by the relevant authorities.
