More rain expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, parts of Pakistan

PMD says westerly weather system is affecting the western and upper regions of the country.

More rain is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and several other parts of Pakistan on Sunday night and Monday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department says a westerly weather system is affecting the western and upper regions of the country.

Because of this system, rain along with snowfall in mountainous areas is likely in the twin cities, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Sunday night. Other parts of the country will remain cold and partly cloudy, while fog or smog is expected to continue in eastern Punjab and upper Sindh.

On Monday, rain and snowfall in the mountains are again expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. The rest of the country will likely experience cold and dry weather. Fog and smog are also expected to persist in eastern Punjab and upper Sindh.

Due to snowfall and possible landslides, roads may become slippery or closed in areas including Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galiyat, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch and Haveli. Fog is also expected to become denser in northeastern Punjab.

In Islamabad, the minimum temperature is expected to stay between 6°C and 8°C on Monday, 7°C and 9°C on Tuesday, and 5°C and 7°C on Wednesday. In Rawalpindi, the minimum temperature is likely to remain between 9°C and 11°C on Monday, 10°C and 12°C on Tuesday, and 8°C and 10°C on Wednesday.

During the past 24 hours, rain was recorded in upper and central Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Fog and smog continued in parts of Punjab and upper Sindh, with dense fog affecting northeastern Punjab. Other areas experienced cold and partly cloudy weather.

Rainfall (mm):

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kalam 24, Dir 12, Balakot 11, Mir Khani & Saidu Sharif 08, Chitral & Pattan 07, Di Khan (Airport 04, City 03), Lower Dir, Drosh, Malam Jabba, Peshawar City 03, Kakul, Parachinar & Bacha Khan Airport 02, Takht Bai, Cherat 01

Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 13, Skardu 05, Gilgit 01

Punjab: Noor Pur Thal 13, Joharabad, Bhakkar 10, Layyah 09, Chakwal 07, Murree 05, Mangla, Jhelum 04, Attock 03, Islamabad (Zero Point, Bokra, Saidpur 01), Rawalpindi (Shamsabad 02, Gawalmandi, New Kattarian, Katcheri 01)

Kashmir: Kotli 12, Garhi Dopatta 09, Muzaffarabad (Airport 08, City 07), Rawalakot 07

Balochistan: Bar Khan, Samungli 05, Quetta 04

Lowest Minimum Temperatures (°C): Leh and Gupis: −02, Kalam and Skardu: 00.

Leh and Gupis remained the coldest places in the country, where the temperature dropped 02°C below the freezing point. The minimum temperature in Kalam and Skardu dropped to the freezing point (0°C).

In Islamabad, the minimum temperature was recorded at 07°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 89 percent.

In Rawalpindi, the minimum temperature was recorded at 10°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 84 percent.