Islamabad, January 11, 2023 (PPI-OT):

Synoptic Situation

A westerly wave is affecting upper parts of the country and likely to persist till Friday afternoon.

Wednesday

Chance of rain and snowfall in Islamabad, Potohar region, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and North Balochistan. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rain/snowfall is likely in Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, North Balochistan and Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Decrease in intensity of fog in plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Upper Sindh.

Thursday

Chance of rain and snowfall in Islamabad, Potohar region, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper Punjab. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rain/snowfall is likely in Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Decrease in intensity of fog in plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh.

Past 24 Hour Weather

Cold and cloudy weather prevailed over most parts of the country. However, rain occurred in North/West Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Central and South Punjab and Kashmir. Meanwhile, snowfall was also recorded in Kalam and Malam Jabba. Foggy condition prevailed over plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh.

Rainfall (mm): Balochistan: Quetta (Samungli 27, Sheikh Manda 02), Kalat 12, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Pattan 07, Kalam 06, Parachinar 05, Dir (Upper 04, Lower 03), Malam Jabba 04, Chitral, Saidu Sharif, Bannu 02, Balakot, Kakul, Drosh 01 and Kashmir: Garhi Dupatta 01. Snowfall (inches): Kalam 03 and Malam Jabba 02.

For more information, contact:
National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC)
Pakistan Meteorological Department
Headquarter Office, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-638-638
Email: nwfc@pmd.gov.pk
Website: http://nwfc.pmd.gov.pk