Islamabad, November 30, 2023 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a weather forecast on Thursday predicting thundershower and snowfall for Kashmir on December 1, 2023.
In the daily report, the PMD indicated that while cold and dry weather is anticipated in most parts of the country on Friday, December 1, isolated areas in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to experience rain, wind, thunderstorms, and snowfall over the hills. Additionally, the report highlighted the likelihood of smog/fog in upper Sindh, plain areas of Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the synoptic situation provided by the PMD, a westerly wave is currently affecting the upper parts of the country and is expected to persist until Friday. For Thursday, November 30, 2023, the Met office forecasted cloudy weather in most upper regions of the country. However, rain, wind-thunderstorms, and snowfall over the hills are expected in the Pothohar region, upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir.
During the past 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country. However, instances of rain and thunderstorms were reported in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The recorded rainfall included 9mm in Kalam and Malam Jabba, 7mm in Balakot, 6mm in Kakul, 3mm in Chitral and Patan, and 2mm in Saidu Sharif. In Punjab, Murree experienced 18mm of rainfall, Narowal 5mm, Lahore (City) 2mm, and Islamabad and Chaklala 1mm. In Kashmir, Muzaffarabad (City) recorded 14mm, the Airport 11mm, Garhi Dupatta 8mm, Rawalakot 3mm, and in Gilgit Baltistan, Gupis received 1mm of rainfall.
The lowest minimum temperatures recorded today were -4°C in Leh, and -1°C in Skardu, Gupis, and Kalat.
The PMD’s detailed weather report provides crucial information for residents, travelers, and various sectors, allowing them to prepare for and respond to the anticipated weather conditions. As winter approaches, the timely and accurate forecasts play a vital role in ensuring public safety and mitigating the impact of adverse weather events on communities and infrastructure.