Weather Rain, Snowfall Intensify Cold in KP, Including Peshawar

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Peshawar: Rain and snowfall across various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, have intensified the cold weather.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), rain continues in the plains of KP, while snowfall has been reported in the mountainous regions, including Parachinar, Malam Jabba, Dir Bala, and Chitral. The rain has further lowered temperatures, and intermittent showers are expected to persist over the next 24 hours.

In Dir, rain has been falling in urban areas since last night, while upper regions are witnessing heavy snowfall, marking the return of winter. Significant snowfall has been reported in Lower Dir, Lowari Tunnel, Kumrat Valley, Jahaz Banda, Ashirai Dara, Kalpani, Shahi Bin Shahi, and Laram Valley, causing road blockages in higher altitudes. Additionally, rising water levels in streams and rivers have been observed due to continuous precipitation.

Tourists have started flocking to scenic spots to experience the snowfall.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has led to power disruptions, causing 71 feeders to trip, affecting electricity supply in multiple areas. The breakdown has impacted 19 feeders in Peshawar, 15 in Bannu, 17 in Khyber, and 12 in the Dera Ismail Khan Circle, along with several others across different regions.

Following the directives of PESCO Chief Executive Officer Akhtar Hameed Khan, field staff has been placed on high alert. Efforts are underway to restore electricity, with many areas already receiving power through alternative routes.