PMD forecast dry weather likely in most parts

News Desk

Islamabad: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly dry weather for most parts of the country.

The weather will remain cold in hilly areas of the country.  However, rain is expected at isolated places in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan during evening.

According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country.  During the last 24 hours, the weather remained dry in most parts of the country.  The minimum temperatures recorded during the period were Leh-03 C, Ziarat 1, Kalam, Skardu zero and Astore 1C.

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly dry weather for most parts of the country.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide weather advisory, warning of thunderstorms, strong winds, dust storms and heavy rainfall across various parts of the country over the next 12 to 24 hours.

According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), the expected weather pattern aligns with forecasts issued several months ago as part of the seasonal outlook.

The authority warned that intense rainfall could trigger urban flooding, flash floods, landslides and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), particularly in vulnerable mountainous regions.

The NDMA said it has been sharing advance warnings and risk assessments with federal, provincial and district authorities to facilitate timely preparedness and response measures.