New spell of rain, snowfall expected in Pakistan’s northern areas

A new spell of rain and snowfall is expected to affect the upper parts of Pakistan from Tuesday evening or night as a fresh western weather system approaches the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast.

According to the Met Office, the western disturbance is likely to enter the country’s upper regions on Tuesday evening or night, bringing rain to several areas over the coming days.

Islamabad, Rawalpindi and the Potohar region are expected to receive rainfall on November 12 and 13. Meanwhile, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir may experience rain and snowfall in mountainous areas from November 10 to 14.

The weather system is also expected to bring rain to different parts of Balochistan on November 11 and 12, the PMD said.

The department has warned that the incoming spell could cause a further drop in temperatures across the upper regions. Temperatures in these areas are expected to fall by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius.

The Met Office has advised tourists to remain cautious while travelling to northern and mountainous areas during the forecast period. It has also urged relevant departments and local authorities to take precautionary measures in advance to deal with possible weather-related disruptions.

Travellers have been advised to stay updated on weather conditions and follow official instructions, particularly when visiting areas likely to receive snowfall.