Weather Department Announces Much-Awaited Good News Amid Smog

The Meteorological Department has forecasted that a frontal weather system is expected to reach northern parts of Pakistan on the evening of 14th November.

This system is anticipated to bring rain, wind, and thunderstorms, with snowfall over mountainous regions.

Regions Forecasted for Rain, Wind, and Snowfall (14th – 16th November):

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat
• Murree and Galliyat
• Kashmir: Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur
• Gilgit-Baltistan: Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar

Regions Forecasted for Light Rain, Wind, and Thunderstorm (14th-15th November):

• Punjab: Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Mianwali, Khushab, SargodhaKhyber Pakhtunkhwa: Peshawar, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan
• Balochistan (15th November): Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Qilla Saifullah
• South Punjab: Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan

Possible Impacts and Advisories:

• Smog levels in Islamabad, Pothohar, upper Punjab, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to reduce, improving air quality.
• Dense fog may develop in Punjab’s plains following the rainy spell.
• Farmers should consider the weather in planning activities.
• Travelers and tourists are advised to plan journeys cautiously.
• Authorities are advised to stay on alert and prepare for any adverse conditions.