Islamabad, January 29, 2023 (PPI-OT):
Synoptic Situation
A westerly wave is affecting western and upper parts and likely to intensify next 24 hours.
Sunday
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Islamabad, Pothohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, north-east Punjab and North Balochistan. Moderate to isolated heavy snowfall may occur in hilly areas. Isolated heavy falls/hailstorm is also expected in upper parts during the period.
Monday
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Islamabad, Pothohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and upper Punjab. Moderate to isolated heavy snowfall may occur in hilly areas. Isolated heavy falls is also expected in upper parts during the period.
Past 24 Hour Weather
Cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while rain/snow occurred in north Balochistan, north-east Punjab, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan.
Rainfall (mm): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Chitral 20, Kalam 12, Mirkhani 10, Drosh 09, Parachinar 02, Gilgit-Baltistan: Kalat 12, Gupis 04, Balochistan: Dalbandin 03, Quetta (Samungli 03, Sheik Manda 02), Panjgur 01, Punjab: Lahore (Airport 02, City 01) and Faisalabad 01.
Snowfall (inches): Kalam 06, Drosh 03, Ziarat 02, Chitral and Gupis 01.
Today’s Recorded Lowest Minimum Temperature’s (°C): Leh -13, Kalam, Parachinar -08, Malam Jabba -07, Astore -05, Skardu, Bagrote -04, Chitral, Drosh, Mirkhani, Zhob -03 and Dir -02.
For more information, contact:
National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC)
Pakistan Meteorological Department
Headquarter Office, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-638-638
Email: nwfc@pmd.gov.pk
Website: http://nwfc.pmd.gov.pk