Rain and snowfall are on the way for large parts of Pakistan from November 10 to 14, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) says a westerly wave is entering the western and northern areas this evening and is likely to grow stronger on November 12.
The Met Office expects the system to stay over the upper parts of the country until the morning of November 14. It can bring rain with wind and thunderstorms, hail at isolated places and snow over the mountains.
Rain and Snowfall Forecast: City-Wise List
| Region | Cities and districts | When |
|---|---|---|
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Bannu, D.I. Khan and Waziristan | Nov 10 (evening) to Nov 14 (morning) |
| Islamabad and upper Punjab | Islamabad, Potohar region, Murree, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar and Sargodha | Light rain tonight (Nov 10) |
| Punjab | Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab and Sargodha | Nov 12 and 13 |
| South Punjab | Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar and Multan | Nov 12 |
| Kashmir | Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur | Nov 10 to 14 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar | Nov 10 to 14 |
| Balochistan | Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Kalat and Khuzdar | Nov 11 (night) and Nov 12 |
| Sindh | Mainly dry weather in most districts | Whole spell |
Where Snow and Hail Are Likely
Snow is expected over the mountains of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during the spell, with occasional gaps between showers. Isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are possible in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and hail may also hit parts of Punjab on November 12 and 13.
Most of Balochistan will stay dry apart from the districts listed above, while Sindh is likely to remain dry throughout.
How Rain and Snowfall Affects You
- Travellers: Check road conditions before heading to Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Swat, Kashmir or Gilgit-Baltistan, as snow can make hill roads slippery.
- Farmers: Hail and wind can damage standing crops and vegetables, so plan harvesting and spraying around the wet days.
- City residents: Expect cooler days in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Peshawar. The rain should also help wash down smog in central Punjab.
- Commuters: Thunderstorms and wind can cause short power breakdowns and slow traffic, so keep extra travel time.
What Happens Next
The wave is forecast to strengthen on November 12, which makes November 12 and 13 the wettest days for Punjab and the federal capital. Conditions should start improving from the morning of November 14 as the system moves out. Temperatures are likely to drop further in the north after the spell.
The Met Office updates its forecasts through the day, and the latest advisory can be checked on the PMD website.
Read More: PMD Winter Outlook: Warmer Season, Smog Risk Ahead
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