Continuous rain and snowfall have reached Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), increasing the intensity of the cold and causing interruptions in several regions.
The Pakistan’s department of Meteorology reported that Peshawar and the surrounding cities have been experiencing the first prolonged rain spell of the season, and the downpours are expected to continue during the next 24 hours.
Temperatures have fallen abruptly, with Peshawar at 8 ° C, while sub-cero dir, Chitral, Kalam and Malam Jabba temperatures registered.
Heavy rains have led to the flood in low areas of Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi, Kohat and Jamrud, which causes difficulties for residents.
However, the Provincial Authority for Disaster Management (PDMA) declared that until now significant damage has been reported.
In Dir and Chitral, the snowfalls have created picturesque winter landscapes, with even a snowfoot recorded in high -altitude areas, including the Lowari tunnel, the Kumrat Valley and Shahib Shahib. The authorities confirmed that the Chitral-Dir road remains open, but vehicles without snow chains cannot pass through the Lowari tunnel.
The severe climate has led to power cuts in several areas, leaving residents without electricity for prolonged hours.
In Peshawar, the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) fought to restore energy, with many areas without electricity for more than 10 hours.
The rain also affected solar energy systems, leaving houses without support energy.
Despite the interruptions, La Nevada has attracted visitors anxious to witness the impressive winter landscape.
The authorities have advised travelers who have caution due to slippery roads and low visibility in mountainous regions.
In addition, the rain is expected to continue in Lahore and in several Punjab regions today, since the meteorological system responsible for the downpour remains active.
Since the previous night, the intermittent rain has occurred in the province, with colder temperatures after the rain.
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has declared that the rain, after five months, in Rawalpindi and Islamabad will help end the drought.
The weather department reports that temperatures have fallen slightly through Punjab after rain, with the snowy expected in the mountainous areas.
Areas such as Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Khushab, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narawal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tekh, fine, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Muzaff, Tauns Taksa, Takafer is likely that Khanewal, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Okara and Bahawalnagar experience rain today.
In Lahore, the minimum temperature has been recorded at 11 ° C, with a maximum of up to 22 ° C expected.
The general director of PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, advised travelers to have caution and plan their activities in accordance with climatic conditions. He stressed that the PDMA control room is monitoring the 24/7 situation. Citizens have been urged to avoid unnecessary trips during adverse climatic conditions, and in case of emergencies, they can contact the PDMA help line to 1129.
