Another rain system is expected to enter from December 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
The upper reaches of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan continued to experience severe cold on Monday as heavy rain and snowfall disrupted road connectivity, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said.
In Peshawar and surrounding areas, the rainfall brought temperatures down to around 11°C, with cloudy conditions 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 Kumrat Valley, Jaaz Banda and along the Lowari Tunnel route.
Shahi, Lower Dir
Kumrat
The cold conditions intensified across 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 lowered temperatures, while Nathiagali, Ayubia and Dungagali continued to receive heavy rainfall.
Lowari Tunnel
The Director General of Galiyat has advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel in mountainous areas as fresh snowfall is expected in Nathiagali, Galiyat and Thandiani, with heavy rain likely in urban areas.
Snowfall also continued in the upper parts of the Kaghan Valley, including Naran, Babusar Top and Lake Saif-ul-Malook. Naran received about six inches of snow while more than a foot accumulated on Babusar Top.
Kumrat
In Balakot and surrounding areas, intermittent rain cleared dust and improved visibility, though cold conditions 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 rain-bearing system brought isolated showers before clearing. Lahore experienced cloudy conditions with no rainfall. Another system is expected between December 27 and 31, potentially bringing rain to Lahore and other districts.
Morning and night fog continued to affect visibility across parts of Punjab, leading to temporary closure of sections of highways. Temperatures in Lahore are expected to be between 9°C and 18°C.
Most districts of Balochistan remained cold and dry. 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.
