Islamabad, February 08, 2024 – A significant weather system is poised to bring rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall to large swathes of Pakistan over the next several days, potentially disrupting travel and daily life. The Met office forecasts the westerly wave will first impact western regions on Thursday,February 8th,before spreading to higher elevations by Friday,February 9th.
Widespread Precipitation and Mountain Snow Expected
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A multi-day weather event will bring varied conditions across Pakistan, from coastal drizzle to heavy snowfall in the north.
- Balochistan and sindh will experience rain and gusty winds.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad are bracing for thunderstorms and potential hailstorms.
- Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir are forecast to receive significant snowfall.
- The weather system is expected to persist through February 10th in many areas.
What kind of weather is Pakistan preparing for? Pakistan is preparing for a widespread weather system bringing rain, thunderstorms, snowfall, and potentially hailstorms to multiple provinces and regions over the next few days, beginning February 8th and lasting through February 10th.
Balochistan Braces for Rain and Snow
Residents of Balochistan should prepare for rain, wind, and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over the higher elevations.
Punjab: Rain,Windstorms,and Hail
Khan,Khushab,Jhang,Noorpurthal,Gujrat,gujranwala,hafizabad,Mandi Bahauddin,Sialkot,and Narowal are expected to be affected. lahore will see partly cloudy conditions. Gusty winds and windstorms are likely in the southern districts, and isolated hailstorms are possible.
Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir: Heavy Snowfall anticipated
the mountainous regions of Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir are bracing for significant snowfall alongside rain and thunderstorms from February 9th to February 10th. Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Guanche, Shigar, Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur are all in the forecast area. Isolated hailstorms are also possible in Kashmir.
Sindh: Coastal showers and Cloudy Skies
Sindh will experience a milder impact, with partly cloudy to cloudy weather expected across most districts. Light rain or drizzle, along with gusty winds, may occur in coastal areas on February 8th and 9th.
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay updated on the latest forecasts and take necesary precautions.
