Weather update: Cold persists in Karachi, snowfall expected in other areas

• Cold to persist in Karachi as winds are continuing
• Rain and snowfall expected in upper parts of Pakistan
• Hail is also expected in a few places

KARACHI: The intensity of cold is to persist in Karachi as cold winds are continuing in the city since morning.

The current temperature of the city is 12 degrees Celsius while the wind is blowing at a speed of 12 km/hour.

As per the meteorological department, the weather will remain dry and partly clear today in the metropolitan city.

On the other hand, the meteorological department has predicted rain in the western and upper regions of the country and snowfall in the mountains from Saturday to Monday.

According to the department, westerly winds will enter the western regions of the country on Saturday and will remain over the upper regions till Monday.

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in Murree from January 28 (night) to January 30, which may lead to road closures and the risk of land sliding. During this, heavy snowfall is likely to disrupt the movement of vehicles.

On January 29 and January 30, there is a possibility of thundershowers in Islamabad, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujarat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh and Jhang.

Meanwhile, rain with strong winds and thunder is expected in Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Khushab, Mianwali and Sargodha while light rain is expected in Bhakar, Layyah, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Okara and Pakpattan.

Similarly, hail is also expected in a few places. After the rain, the temperature is likely to decrease by 02 to 04 degrees Celsius. Tourists have been advised to be careful during rain by PDMA. Drivers should ensure careful driving in case of rain and snow and in any emergency, call PDMA’s helpline 1129.

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