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Rain predicted in parts of country; dense fog may weaken

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Friday that rain with snowfall over the hills is predicted in upper parts of the country during coming days with occasional gaps. Dense Foggy conditions likely to weaken

Gilgit Baltistan/Kashmir: Light to moderate rain (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 27th (night) to 31st January.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:Light to moderate rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Manshera, Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Bunner, Karak, Peshawar, Charsada, Nowshera, Swabi, Buner, Bajaur, Kurram, Waziristan, Bannu and Kohat from 27th (night) to 31st January.

Punjab/Islamabad: Light to moderate rain is expected in Islamabad, Pothohar region from 27th (night) to 31st January. Light to moderate rain with snowfall over hills is also forecast in Murree and Galliyat during the period with occasional gaps, while in Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Mianwali and Sargodha on 30th and 31st January. Cold and dry and foggy conditions during night and morning hours elsewhere in the province.

Balochistan: Light to moderate rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Chamman, Barkhan and Makran coast (with occasional gaps) on 28th and 29th January.

Sindh: Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the province with shallow to moderate foggy condition in upper Sindh.

Possible Impacts and advises: Snowfall may disrupt roads in Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum valley, Bagh, Poonch and Haveli during the forecast period.Tourists are advised to remain cautious during the spell.

Rain may be beneficial for the standing crops in Barani areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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