Islamabad / Peshawar / Lahore / Quetta:
After a disproportionate delay which aroused concerns about a possible drought, the upper parts of the country finally received the rain and the snow, which drops the temperatures below the frost in several areas.
The rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, as well as snowfall in the mountainous regions, was recorded in most of the country’s upper and central parts.
The highest precipitation has been recorded in the Golra d’Islamabad region at 70 mm, followed by Narowal (48 mm), Gujranwala (47 mm), Murrier (23 mm) and Lahore (22 mm). In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Dir Bala received 56 mm of rain, Cherat 46 mm, Bacha Khan 38 mm airport and 35 mm Peshawar.
In Azad Jammu and Cashmire, Kotli and Rawalakot recorded 28 mm, while Quetta received 5 mm of rain.
In Murrier, a popular tourist resort, an unexpected snow spell covered the region, catching local administrations off guard. The snowfall sent Rawalpindi and the authorities of the Murrier district rushed to manage the situation.
Meanwhile, Murrier tourists have rejoiced in sudden snowfall. The picturesque city, as well as its streets and roofs, were covered with white blanket, attracting crowds to Mall Road, where visitors delighted with winter wonderland.
In Rawalpindi, the long -awaited precipitation after four months of dry time refreshed the city. The downside of one night eliminated drains blocked in various districts and increased water levels in the Rawal dam, the Khanpur dam and the Simly dam, raising concerns about water shortages in summer.
WASA director Umar Farooq described rain as a “blessing”, saying that she had attenuated the risk of water crisis in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Rain is likely to have positive effects on agriculture, benefiting wheat crops, seasonal fruit and vegetables.
On Thursday, the valleys and valleys of Abbottabad received strong snowfall. Precipitation continued in Balakot and the surrounding area. The snowfall reached up to six inches in Shogran, two inches in Kaghan and up to one foot in Naran, bringing the return of cold time.
After the snowfall, temperatures in the upper regions fell below frost.
After the snowfall, managers of the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) released the snow of Shogran Road using machines and restored tourism access. Late at night, the snowfall continued in the Kaghan valley and the rain persisted in the plains.
Consequently, tourists from various cities in the country went to Shogran and Kaghan, where they were seen enjoying the amazing snowy landscapes in different ways.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted intermittent rains and new snowfall in the mountains today. After the period of prolonged drought, the rain and recent snowfall should cause previously dried springs in the Kaghan valley to start flowing again.
Thandiani, Nathiagali, Ayubia and other hilly regions of the Abbottabad district, KP, have also received the heaviest snowfall from the current winter season, which leads to temperatures lower than abbottabad and surrounding regions.
The snowfall, which started in Galiyat and Thandiani at the end of Wednesday evening and had fallen at intervals until the end of Thursday afternoon. According to information, a snow foot has been reported to Thandiani and at least nine inches to Galiyat.
In addition to Rescue 1122, the snow removal staff of the Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) and the Galiyat police were present to clean the main Abbottabad in Murree Road. The road was authorized by GDA and rescue 1122.
After the first snowfall of the season in the KP Shangla district, the valley was covered in a white layer of snow. After strong precipitation, the snowfall struck Alpuri, the district headquarters and the surrounding mountain regions, bringing frozen winds and a return of the winter cold.
The intensity of the cold has increased considerably. The precipitation that started Wednesday evening turned into snowfall overnight. More than two snow feet have been recorded in the upper mountain chains of Shangla, while light snowfalls have been observed in various residential areas.
Light snowfalls were also reported to Alpuri, Lilownai and Kana, while Shangla Top and Yakh Tangai Top received up to six inches of snow. The upper mountain areas such as Kandaw, Manei and other high altitude regions have known to a snow foot
In the KP Swabi district, a house roof collapsed due to strong precipitation in Colonel Sher Khan Kallay, injuring a mother and her two sons. The family was inside the house Thursday evening when the roof collapsed, trapping three people under the debris.
The lowest temperatures were recorded in Leh (-8 ° C), Parachinarius (-4 ° C), Bagrot and Gupis (-3 ° C), while Astore, Kalam, Malam Jabba and Ziarat knew -2 ° C. According to the PMD, the time should remain cold and dry in most regions of the country in the coming 24 hours.
However, Balutchistan can experience partially cloudy conditions, with strong winds, thunderstorms and light snowfall in certain mountainous areas in the evening and night.
The coastal areas of the Sindh can see a partially cloudy sky with light drizzle in certain places. A light to moderate fog is also expected in the northeast of Punjab during morning hours. Kashmir and gilgit-berthtan should have a very cold weather with a partially cloudy sky.
