Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and snowfall in various regions of the country from Nov 28 to Dec 2.
According to the PMD, Quetta, Pishin, Ziarat, and Qila Saifullah are expected to experience strong winds and thunderstorms during this period.
Snowfall is predicted in mountainous areas, including Waziristan, Kurram, Mohmand, Dir, Chitral, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kalat. Light rains and drizzle are expected in Potohar, Murree, Galiyat, Islamabad and Mianwali from Nov 29 to Dec 2. Authorities have been directed to remain on high alert. However, an increase in fog intensity is likely in Punjab’s plains in the coming days.
Possible Impacts and advice:
* Air quality conditions in Punjab are likely to improve.
* Foggy conditions are likely to develop over the plains of Punjab in the coming days.
* Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
