The recent weather conditions in Pakistan have led to a sharp decrease in temperatures, which intensified the cold across several regions.
While rainfall in the plains and snowfalls in the higher regions of Dera have added the keel, the locals now turn to warmer clothes for relief when cold is elaborated.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the snowfall in the top regions has caused serious disturbances.
Roads leading to the higher areas have been blocked and the combination of heavy rain and snow has resulted in power cuts, expires feed and abandoned water -filled streets. Businesses and homes in many areas are struggling with these weather -related challenges.
The influence of the weather has been particularly evident in SWAT, where the plains have experienced continuous rainfall, and the top areas continue to see intermittent snowfall.
Over the last day, Mingora, Saidu Sharif, Kabal and nearby areas have been exposed to sporadic rainfall, while heavy snowfall is lasting in Kalam, Gabral, Mahodand and the surrounding areas.
Despite the ongoing cold, roads to the top regions remain open, although authorities have issued warnings due to the risk of landslide in these areas.
State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has advised against traveling beyond Sharda as the threat of landslides remains high.
While Neelum Highway from Sharda to Toubat has been reopened for traffic, officials are calling on both locals and tourists to avoid unnecessary journeys in these weather conditions.
In Quetta, Quetta temperature has dropped to 7 ° C with a moisture level of 33%. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain with thunder in Quetta and the surrounding areas today, adding the region’s troubled weather.
On the other hand, Karachi is ready to experience hot and dry weather over the next 24 hours, with temperatures expected to range from 20.5 ° C to 39 ° C.
Light northeast winds blow through the city with a moisture level of 70%, but no significant rainfall is expected in the coastal metropolis.
Looking at the wider region of Punjab, PMD has expected cloudy weather for several districts, including Lahore, with light rain expected in parts of Rawalpindi and Gujranwala divisions.
In Lahore, the sky will switch between cloud cover and short moments of sunshine, but the chances of rain remain slim today.
However, from March 11 to 13, the weather in Punjab is expected to be cloudy with light showers in different areas. In addition, rain is expected on March 14 and 15.
Despite the forecasts, Lahore experienced dry conditions yesterday and there is no significant chance of rain today.
Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has also issued a weather counseling that warns that rain will continue throughout the region from 9 to 16 March.
