Another rain system is expected to enter from December 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab.
Upper regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan continued to experience intense cold on Monday as heavy rain and snowfall disrupted road connectivity, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said.
In and around Peshawar, rainfall has brought temperatures down to around 11°C, and cloudy conditions are expected to persist over the next 24 hours.
Intermittent rain and snowfall continued in Upper and Lower Dir, with up to a foot of snow reported in parts of the Kumrat Valley, Jaaz Banda and along the Lowari Tunnel Road.
Shahi, Lower Dir
Koumrat
Cold conditions intensified in the Galiyat region, where heavy rain and snowfall were reported for the second consecutive day. Authorities advised residents and visitors to avoid unnecessary travel due to the likelihood of further snowfall.
Light rains in Abbottabad further brought down temperatures, while Nathiagali, Ayubia and Dungagali continued to receive heavy rainfall.
Lowari Tunnel
The Galiyat chief executive advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel to mountainous areas as further snowfall is expected in Nathiagali, Galiyat and Thandiani, and heavy rain is likely in urban areas.
Snowfall also continued in the upper reaches of Kaghan Valley, including Naran, Babusar Top and Saif-ul-Malook Lake. Naran received around six inches of snow, while over a foot accumulated at Babusar Top.
Koumrat
In and around Balakot, intermittent rain cleared dust and improved visibility, although the cold persisted.
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In Gilgit-Baltistan, the first snowfall of the season was reported in Yasin and Upper Gurez, covering roads and disrupting travel. Authorities urged residents to avoid non-essential movement as snowfall is expected to continue.
In Punjab, a weak rainfall system caused isolated showers before clearing. Lahore experienced cloudy conditions with no rain. Another system is expected between December 27 and 31, potentially bringing rain to Lahore and other districts.
Morning and night fog continued to hamper visibility in parts of Punjab, leading to temporary closures of sections of highways. Temperatures in Lahore are expected to range between 9°C and 18°C.
Most districts of Balochistan remained cold and dry. The minimum temperatures recorded included -2°C in Quetta, -4°C in Ziarat and Qalat and 0°C in Zhob. Coastal areas recorded milder temperatures, with 11°C in Gwadar and 12°C in Jiwani.
