- Temperature likely to drop by 4 to 6 degrees below normal in Punjab: PMD
- Light rain and snow is expected in Chitral, Dir and Swat.
- Citizens should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure: Climate.
The ongoing cold wave in the country is expected to intensify as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain and snowfall in various parts of the country from December 7.
The Meteorological Department had predicted rain in the upper parts of the country and snow in the mountains due to a cold wave in most parts of the country from December 8 to 14, which would help provide relief to those living in smog-affected areas. . .
It has predicted a significant drop in day and night temperatures due to cold wave conditions.
The day temperature in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir is likely to be 4 to 6 degrees Celsius lower than normal, while in Balochistan and Sindh it is likely to be 5 to 7 degrees Celsius lower than normal.
The Meteorological Department says that Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Buner, Shangla, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Astor, Ghazar, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad will experience light rain and thundershowers in the mountains. There is a possibility of Rawalkot, Kotli, Haveli and Bagh from December 7 to 11 with occasional gaps.
On December 7 and 8, Murree, Galiat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad and Jhang are likely to experience light to moderate rain and snow in the mountains.
Regarding the possible impact, the PMD advised farmers to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast especially frost conditions.
It added that citizens should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during cold and windy weather during night and morning hours.
The PMC advised tourists and travelers visiting the hilly areas to be cautious during this time.
The Meteorological Department asked all concerned authorities to remain alert and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation, especially in northern areas.