KP on Alert: Rainfall, Snow Expected in Hazara Division

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Abbottabad:  The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday predicted possibility of rain and snowfall in upper districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), starting from January 27.

Following the weather forecast, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) also issued a notification, urging all district administrations to remain vigilant and prepared for potential weather-related challenges.

After about two months of dry weather, the rain and snowfall are expected to hit the districts of Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, and Kohistan, where local administrations have taken precautionary measures to tackle any untoward situation.

DG PDMA Muhammad Qaiser Khan has directed the district administrations to proactively anticipate rainfall and snowfall by taking necessary measures. Among the directives issued, the district administrations have been instructed to ensure the availability of heavy machinery to mitigate any adverse effects of the inclement weather.

Recognizing the importance of effective communication, district administrations in sensitive areas have been directed to disseminate weather-related messages to the local population in their respective languages. Additionally, all relevant agencies have been urged to maintain vigilance in maintaining road links and providing alternative routes for traffic in case of road closures.

The PDMA has also emphasised the need to ensure the availability of emergency services personnel to respond promptly to any weather-related emergencies during this period.