Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is ready to witness the rain accompanied by thunderstorms, with an expected temperature drop in several districts, said the Department of Meteorology.
While most of the areas of the province are likely to experience a dry and cold climate, the higher regions will see an intensification of winter conditions.
According to forecasting, districts such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand and Hazara are expected to receive rain with thunderstorms. Similarly, Mansehra, Kohistan, Battagram, Mohmand, Bajaurm and Kurram see precipitation.
The department also predicted snowy in the upper regions of the province, particularly in mountainous areas, which could affect travel conditions.
In the last 24 hours, Lower Dir recorded the highest rain at 11 mm, followed by Kalam with 9 mm, Mir Khani with 7 mm and drosh with 6 mm.
Chitral and Malam Jabba received each of 3 mm of rain, while Kakol recorded 2 mm. Swat’s Saidu Sharif and Takht Bhai saw 1 mm of rain.
Nevada were reported in the mountainous areas, with Kalam receiving 5 inches and Malam Jabba registering 1 inch.
The authorities have urged residents to take precautions against the severe cold, while travelers who go to higher altitudes have been advised to remain alert for possible interruptions on the road due to snowfall.
Yesterday, a rain meteorological system was expected to enter Pakistan between January 31 and February 1, bringing colder temperatures and relief of the ongoing dry spell, the Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) has predicted.
According to the PMD, the dry climate has prevailed in Punjab, which leads to a gradual increase in temperatures.
It is likely that Lahore and several upper Districts of Punjab receive light rain in the next few days, which could temporarily reduce the temperature.
It is expected that the rain system that is approaching to restore some winter cold, reducing daytime heat.
However, meteorologists warn that climate change has shortened the duration of winter this year, which leads to unusually warm afternoons and colder nights.
Lahore registered a minimum 7 ° C temperature today, and a maximum range is expected to 24th C.
