The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory forecasting rain and snowfall in the regions of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan, set to commence from tomorrow. The advisory indicates that these areas will witness precipitation, including snowfall over mountainous terrain, on the 13th, 16th, and 17th of January.
Contrary to speculations circulating on social media, the Met Office has refuted claims of snowfall in the plains of Punjab. In an official statement, the Met emphasized, “Rumors on social media regarding snowfall in the plains of Punjab are baseless. The public is requested to ignore fake news,” cautioning against the spread of misinformation.
However, the Met Office did acknowledge the likelihood of frost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pothohar region, including Islamabad, and Kashmir. A cold wave is expected to persist across the country until next week, with chilly and dry weather anticipated in most parts.
Dense foggy conditions are also expected to prevail in the plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh, further impacting visibility. The public is advised to stay updated with official weather forecasts and exercise caution while traveling in affected regions.
The PMD urges citizens to rely on verified sources for weather information and assures that the department remains committed to providing accurate and timely updates to ensure public safety.
