Rain, Snow, and Gusty Winds Expected Across Pakistan

More intermittent rains and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Pakistan on Friday evening and night. Moderate to heavy snowfall is also expected in the country’s hilly areas during this time.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a strong westerly wave is affecting most upper parts of Pakistan and will continue over the next 24 hours. This will bring more rain and wind to the Twin Cities, upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Moderate to heavy rain or snow may occur in Kashmir, while the rest of the country is likely to remain cold and dry.

Weather for Saturday and Sunday

Most parts of Pakistan are expected to see cold and dry weather over the weekend. Freezing temperatures are likely in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northern Balochistan.

Road and Travel Warnings

Heavy rain and snowfall may cause road closures and slippery conditions in tourist spots like Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galiyat, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli, and Rawalakot.

There is also a risk of flash flooding in local streams of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, along with landslides or avalanches in hilly areas. Tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious.

Temperatures in Major Cities

• Islamabad: 02°C–04°C on Saturday, 01°C–03°C on Sunday

• Rawalpindi: 05°C–07°C on Saturday, 04°C–06°C on Sunday

Recent Rainfall and Snowfall

Over the last 24 hours, widespread rain with snowfall was recorded across Pakistan:

Rainfall (mm)

• Kashmir: Muzaffarabad Airport 64, City 55, Garhi Dupatta 47, Kotli 45, Rawalakot 19

• Punjab: Islamabad City 42, Airport 26; Rawalpindi Chaklala 38; Sialkot Airport 34; Lahore City 22; Multan City 19, and others

• Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 26, Chilas 10, Gupis 04, Skardu 02

• Balochistan: Barkhan 17, Loralai 15, Chaman 12, Quetta 1.2

• Sindh: Sukkur, Jacobabad 10, Khairpur 04, Rohri 03, Karachi Trace

Snowfall (inches)

• Malam Jabba 38, Kalam 30, Chitral 16, Drosh 15, Murree 12, Mir Khani 07, Dir (Upper) 04, Pattan 04, Quetta 1.2

Coldest Places

• Kalat: -12°C (coldest)

• Ziarat: -11°C

• Quetta: -08°C

• Parachinar: -07°C

• Gupis: -05°C

• Kalam & Malam Jabba: -04°C

In Islamabad, the minimum temperature was 05°C with 100% humidity in the morning, while in Rawalpindi, it was 08°C with 88% humidity.

Authorities advise people to stay safe, dress warmly, and avoid risky travel in affected areas.