Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory predicting rain, wind, and thunderstorms, with snowfall over mountainous regions, in the upper parts of the country from the evening of November 14 to the morning of November 16, 2024.
A frontal weather system is expected to approach the northern areas, affecting regions including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, and others in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as parts of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Light rain and thunderstorms are also anticipated in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several other cities across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The weather system is likely to alleviate the prevailing smoggy conditions in Islamabad and surrounding areas, improving air quality. However, dense fog is expected to develop in the plains of Punjab following the wet spell.
Regions Expected to Experience Rain, Wind, and Snowfall:
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat
- Murree and Galliyat
- Kashmir: Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur
- Gilgit-Baltistan: Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar
Regions Forecasted for Light Rain, Wind, and Thunderstorms:
- Punjab (14th-15th November): Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Peshawar, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan
- Balochistan (15th November): Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Qilla Saifullah
- South Punjab: Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan
Possible Impacts and Advisories:
- The prevailing smoggy conditions in Islamabad, Pothohar, upper Punjab, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to subside, leading to improved air quality.
- Dense fog is likely to develop in the plains of Punjab following the rainy spell.
- Farmers are advised to plan their activities considering the weather forecast.
- Travelers and tourists should exercise caution and plan their journeys accordingly.
- Authorities are advised to remain alert and take necessary measures to prevent any adverse situations.
