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PMD Confirms Winter’s Onset Across Pakistan as Fog, Rain and Snow Spread

Karachi is forecast to record its first winter showers tonight.

Overview

  • A western weather system over western Balochistan is driving cloudy skies in Karachi with chances of light rain or drizzle, according to the PMD.
  • Rain and snowfall are affecting northern high-altitude areas, with reports from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa valleys such as Kumrat, Jahaz Banda and Shandur.
  • Dense fog is reducing visibility in the plains, including around northern and southern Punjab and upper Sindh, with some Karachi areas reported near 3 kilometers.
  • The Met Office projects continued rain and mountain snowfall in upper regions from December 30 through January 2.
  • Balochistan’s hilly districts are forecast for rain and snow, while coastal and southern districts could see gusty winds, localized rain and occasional thunderstorms.