PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecasted rain and snowfall across the province till 15 December.
The Met Office forecasts light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in the plains, with snowfall expected over hilly areas from December 13 to 15.
According to PMDA rain and thunderstorm accompanied by snowfall over the hills is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Malakand, Manshera, Abbottabad, Haripur, and Bunner with occasional gaps.
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with light rain and snowfall are expected in Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, and Waziristan on December 14 and 15.
The same weather pattern will affect Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Sherani, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, and Noushki during this timeframe.
There are chances of drizzle in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and the Potohar region, while light rain and light snow is expected in Murree and Galliyat on Sunday and Monday.
From the night of December 12 through December 16, moderate and at times dense foggy conditions are likely to develop over plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh.
These foggy conditions may reduce visibility significantly and disrupt traffic over motorways and highways, and the public is advised to remain cautious during this period.
The Met Office has indicated that another western disturbance is likely to influence western and upper parts of the country from December 19, suggesting that the current dry spell may finally be coming to an end with multiple weather systems on the horizon.
The rain will also help reduce effects smog which is causing serious consequences for those having allergies.
Snowfall may cause road closures and slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Kalam, Malam Jabba, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Quetta, Ziarat, and Chaman during the forecast period.
There is also a possibility of landslides in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan during this period.
Tourists and travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.
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