The weather forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions in Islamabad and its surrounding areas, with a possibility of rain and thunderstorms. In contrast, dry weather is anticipated for most districts of the province, although gusty winds may affect the southern regions.

In Balochistan, predominantly dry weather is expected, except for some upper districts which may experience partly cloudy skies.

Strong winds accompanied by rain and thunderstorms are also forecasted for Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, and Khushab.

Punjab is bracing for hot and dry conditions across most districts. Meanwhile, Sindh is likely to experience scattered rain and thunderstorms in isolated areas, particularly in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Swabi, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Mardan, Kurram, Kohat, Hangu, Khyber, and Peshawar. Other regions in the province are expected to remain dry.

In Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, isolated places will face partly cloudy conditions with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and prepare for changing weather conditions.

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The heavy rains that led to catastrophic flooding in central Argentina and killed 16 people earlier this month were partly fueled by climate change and could become more frequent in a warmer world, a team of international scientists said on Thursday.

An analysis by the World Weather Attribution found that extreme heat in the region leading up to the floods caused a warmer and more humid mass of air that clashed with a cold front from Argentina’s Patagonian region, causing the torrential rains in Bahia Blanca, a port city about 550 km (340 miles) south of Buenos Aires.

“The indicators of heat and humidity (leading up to the floods) would have been virtually impossible without climate change,” Juan Rivera, one of the report’s authors and scientists at the Argentine Institute for Snow Research, Glaciology and Environmental Sciences (IANIGLA), said in a press conference on Wednesday.

Rivera said that multiple days with temperatures surpassing 40 C (104 F) in northern and central Argentina, including a humid heat wave immediately preceding the rains, combined with increased humidity from the Amazon led to an accumulation of moisture that dumped 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain over Bahia Blanca in just over 6 hours.

“These floods have no precedent in the national meteorological service stations,” Rivera added, noting that the cold front lingered over the area for several hours before moving on.

The study said that the extreme heat preceding the rains are still rare events, occurring every 50 to 100 years, but climate change is making these temperatures more frequent and intense.

The year 2024 was the hottest on record as global temperatures exceeded 1.5 C (2.7 F) above pre-industrial levels for the first time and some scientists expect 2025 to also be among the hottest on record.

The report noted while they were able to deduce a link to human-induced climate change and high temperatures, the link to heavy rainfall events was less conclusive due to discrepancies with global meteorological datasets.

“But don’t be fooled by some of these uncertainties,” said Friederike Otto, co-lead of World Weather Attribution. “As the world continues to warm, the chance of simultaneous or consecutive events hitting the same region will continue to increase – and we need to be prepared for it.”

The report noted that Bahia Blanca had undergone rapid urbanization and did not have the necessary infrastructure to deal with the heavy rainfall. It added that the region will face increased hazards in a warming world and the aging population, combined with urban development and high population density, only add to the risks.

Rivera noted the area had also experienced a devastating storm in 2023 that brought winds of over 150 kph (93 mph).

“Both extreme events had widespread impacts and common features linked to human-induced climate change: more frequent extreme heat and moister air, factors which fueled the storms,” Rivera said, adding that more studies are needed to understand the compounding risks of a warming world.

Continuous rain in various parts of the province has significantly affected the power supply across the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) region.

According to a PESCO spokesperson, 37 feeders tripped, and 26 feeders are out of service due to faults.

The spokesperson stated that PESCO’s entire workforce is actively working to restore electricity in the affected areas.

“As soon as the rain stops, our teams immediately begin repair work,” he added.

PESCO Chief Akhtar Hameed Khan has instructed all officers to remain in the field to ensure a swift restoration process, emphasizing, “We are making every effort to fully restore power.”

In several areas, electricity has already been supplied through alternative routes. Affected locations in Peshawar include Sethi Town, Tajabad, Dawoodzai, Dilla Zak, Karim Pura, and Pir Bala. In Mardan, the impacted areas include Takh Bhai, Katlang, Rashakai-2, and Doranabad.

Additionally, some feeders in Swat, Bannu, Swabi, and Mansehra have also been affected.

PESCO urges consumers to report emergencies by calling the helpline at 118.

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A new rain spell is set to enter Pakistan, with the Met Office forecasting rain, hailstorms, and snowfall on higher elevations from March 25 to 27.

Western winds are expected to bring rain across northern regions starting tomorrow. Mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir may witness both rain and snowfall.

According to the new weather alert, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab’s plains are likely to experience heavy windstorms accompanied by hail.

The Met Office further stated that intermittent rain is expected in Murree, Galyat, Islamabad, and parts of Punjab during March 25-27. Meanwhile, parts of Balochistan and Sindh may face rain and dusty winds on March 25 and 26.

The weather department has also warned that strong winds and hailstorms could damage standing crops in the plains of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted thunderstorms with rain in various areas today.

Areas including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities across Punjab, along with Murree, Chitral, Manshera, Abbottabad, and other districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to experience rain.

Moreover, the Met Office has also predicted rain in Northern Balochistan, upper Sindh, and Kashmir.

Ssnowfall is anticipated in the high mountainous areas of the country, according to the PMD.

Rainfall has persisted in several districts, resulting in a return of cooler temperatures, with snowfall observed in higher areas such as Kalam, the Kaghan Valley, and Mahodand.

Punjab experienced heavy rain and severe hailstorms, while regions such as Swat, Mingora, and Malam Jabba witnessed downpours.

Past 24 hour weather

Partly cloudy and dry conditions were observed in most regions of the country.

However, isolated rain and thunderstorms occurred in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Punjab, while light rain or drizzle was reported in some areas of central and southern Punjab.

The rainfall prevailed in these areas:

• Punjab: Noorpurthal 38 mm, Joharabad and Sargodha 09 mm, Chakwal 07 mm, Hafizabad 06 mm, Gujrat, Okara, and Khanewal 01 mm

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir (Lower 05 mm, Upper 03 mm), Bannu 04 mm, Balakot 03 mm, Saidu Sharif 02 mm, D.I. Khan (City) 01 mm

• Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 03, Bagrote 01 mm

• Kashmir: Muzaffarabad (Airport 04 mm, City 03 mm), Garhidupatta 04 mm, Rawalakot 02 mm

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Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts rain, thunderstorms in upper parts

Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts dry weather in most parts

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in the upper parts of Pakistan on Thursday (today).

“Rain-wind or thunderstorms [snow over the high mountains] is expected at isolated places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad and upper Punjab,” the Met Office said in its daily forecast.

The Met Office predicted “partly cloudy and dry weather” in most of the country.

“A shallow westerly wave is present over upper parts of the country,” it said.

Rain is expected on March 14 and 15 in cities including Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Mastung, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chagi, Noushki, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Harnai, Zhob, Sherani, Dera ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalnagar, Okara Bhakkar, Layyah, Kot Adu, Rahim Yar Khan, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Pakpattan and Okara.

Past 24 hours’ weather

Partly cloudy weather prevailed across most of Pakistan, with isolated rain, wind and thunderstorms in upper KP, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and the Pothohar region.

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In KP, rainfall included 14mm in Cherat and 12mm in upper Dir. Kashmir saw up to 7mm in Muzaffarabad, while Punjab reported 4mm in Murree and 3mm in Islamabad. Gilgit-Baltistan recorded 5 mm in Skardu, and Balochistan had 1mm in Nokkundi.

The lowest minimum temperatures were -3 degrees Celsius in Leh and -1 degree Celsius in Gupis and Parachinar.

Islamabad and its nearby areas are expected to face cloudy conditions accompanied by rain and thunderstorms.

Most districts in the province of Balochistan will experience dry weather, with the northern regions seeing partly cloudy skies and a chance of light rain and wind, along with possible light snowfall over the hills in areas such as Quetta, Zhob, and Ziarat.

Punjab is anticipating dry weather in most districts, though isolated rain and thunderstorms may occur in places like Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Faisalabad. Murree and the Galliyat region are also expected to witness cloudy weather with potential rain and light snow.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, isolated areas are likely to experience rain, thunderstorms, and even snowfall over the hills, particularly in districts like Chitral, Swat, and Peshawar.

Meanwhile, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir are forecasted to have cloudy weather with similar stormy conditions, including rain and snowfall.

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Residents are advised to stay alert and prepare for changing weather conditions across these regions.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted that the country’s upper regions are likely to receive rain on Tuesday (today).

“Rain-wind and thunderstorm [snow over the hills] is likely at isolated places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, north Balochistan, Potohar region, northeast Punjab, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and, Gilgit-Baltistan,” the Met Office said in a daily update.

“Partly cloudy weather is likely elsewhere in the country,”

Meanwhile, cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country over the last 24 hours. But rain and thunderstorms occurred at isolated places in upper KP, the Pothohar region, AJK and GB.

Rainfall (mm)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Malam Jabba 29, Pattan 27, Dir (Upper 21 and Lower 16), Kalam 17, Saidu Sharif 10, Kakul 06, Balakot 05, Mir Khani, Drosh 03, Bacha Khan (Airport) 02, Chitral, Peshawar, Cherat 01,

Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore 06, Hunza 04, Bunji 02, Skardu 05, Kashmir 05, Murree 01.

Snowfall (inches): Astore 04.

The lowest recorded minimum temperatures (°C) were Leh -06, Gupis, Bagrote -02, and Parachinar -01.

Last week, the Provincial Disaster Management Authorities in KP and Punjab issued warnings about anticipated heavy rains and snowfall from March 9 to March 16. District administrations have been urged to prepare for potential emergencies during this period.

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According to the PDMA, the new weather would gain intensity around March 12 and continue until March 16.

The PDMA KP has cautioned that intermittent rains, thunderstorms, and snowfall in mountainous areas are likely in several districts, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Malakand, Buner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Bannu, Karak, and Kohat.

Rain, wind and thunderstorms with snow over the hills were likely at isolated places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, upper Punjab and Islamabad on Monday (today), the Pakistan Meteorological Department said.

“Isolated moderate to heavy falls are likely in AJK and upper KP during the period,” the Met Office said in its daily update. “Dry and partly cloudy weather is likely elsewhere in the country.”

Moreover, cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while very cold in hilly areas over the last 24 hours.

The recorded lowest minimum temperature (°C): Leh -10, Gupis -03, and Astore and Bagrote -01.

Meanwhile, the PMD has warned that heavy rainfall and snowfall might cause road closures and slippery conditions in Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, and Haveli on March 10 and from March 12 to 15.

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“There is a risk of landslides and avalanches in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir during this period. Hailstorms are also expected at isolated places in upper KP, upper Punjab, Islamabad, and Kashmir,” it said.

The PMD warned that tourists and travellers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel from March 13 to 16.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted dry and partly cloudy weather in most parts of the country for Sunday (today).

“But rain-wind/thunderstorm [snow over the hills] is likely at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan,” the PMD said in its daily weather update.

Cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country while very cold in hilly areas over the last 24 hours. The recorded lowest minimum temperatures (°C) are as follows: Leh -11, Astore, Gupis -03, Hunza -02, Kalam and Skardu -01.

According to the Met Office, rain, wind, and thunderstorms with snowfall over hills across various parts of the country, with occasional gaps, were expected from March 9 (today).

It was due to a shallow westerly wave likely to enter northern parts of the country on Sunday evening or night. It is expected to strengthen from March 12 and would persist till March 16.

The PMD has warned that heavy rainfall and snowfall might cause road closures and slippery conditions in Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, and Haveli on March 10 and from March 12 to 15.

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“There is a risk of landslides and avalanches in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir during this period. Hailstorms are also expected at isolated places in upper KP, upper Punjab, Islamabad, and Kashmir,” it said.

The PMD warned that tourists and travellers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel from March 13 to 16.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, wind, and thunderstorms with snowfall over hills across various parts of the country, with occasional gaps, from March 9 (tomorrow).

“A shallow westerly wave is likely to enter northern parts of the country on March 9 [evening/night] and is expected to strengthen from March 12 and will persist till March 16,” the PMD said in its forecast

Under the influence of this weather system, rain, wind, and thunderstorms with snowfall over hills and isolated heavy falls are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Bunner, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Murree, Galliyat, Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur from March 09 to March 16.

Similar weather is also expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Haripur, Kurram, Bannu, Waziristan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi, Karak, Hangu, Kohat, and Khyber on March 10.

From March 12 to March 16, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Sargodha, Khushab, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Mianwali, and Dera Ismail Khan.

On March 14 and 15, rain, wind, and thunderstorms with snowfall over the hills are expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Mastung, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chagai, Nushki, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Harnai, Zhob, Sherani, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalnagar, Okara, Bhakkar, Layyah, Kot Adu, Rahim Yar Khan, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, and Okara.

The Met Office warned that heavy rainfall and snowfall might cause road closures and slippery conditions in Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, and Haveli on March 10 and from March 12 to 15.

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“There is a risk of landslides and avalanches in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir during this period. Hailstorms are also expected at isolated places in upper KP, upper Punjab, Islamabad, and Kashmir,” it said.

The PMD warned that tourists and travellers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel from March 13 to 16.

Farmers have been advised to manage their activities in accordance with the forecast. “All concerned authorities are advised to remain on alert and take necessary measures to prevent any untoward incidents, particularly in hilly regions.”

SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, prompting the FAA to halt air traffic in parts of Florida, in the second straight failure this year for Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program.

Several videos on social media showed fiery debris streaking through the dusk skies near south Florida and the Bahamas after Starship broke up in space shortly after it began to spin uncontrollably with its engines cut off, a SpaceX live stream of the mission showed.

The failure of the eighth Starship test comes just over a month after the seventh also ended in an explosive failure. The back-to-back mishaps occurred in early mission phases that SpaceX has easily surpassed previously, a setback for a program Musk had sought to speed up this year.

The 403-foot (123-meter) rocket system is central to Musk’s plan to send humans to Mars as soon as the turn of the decade.

The Federal Aviation Administration briefly issued ground stops at the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Orlando airports because of “space launch debris.” It said it had opened a mishap investigation into the incident.

The rocket lifted off about 6:30pm ET (2330 GMT) from SpaceX’s sprawling Boca Chica, Texas, rocket facilities. The Super Heavy first stage booster flew back to Earth as planned and was successfully grabbed in midair by a SpaceX crane.

But minutes later, SpaceX’s live stream showed the Starship upper stage spinning in space, while a visualization of the rocket’s engines showed multiple engines shut down. Then the company said it had lost contact with the ship, and announcers immediately drew a connection to the previous flight.

“This in turn led to a loss of attitude control and ultimately a loss of communications with Starship,” the statement said. “Final contact with Starship came approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds after liftoff.”

SpaceX said there were no toxic materials among the debris.

The Starship failure in January ended eight minutes into flight when the rocket exploded, raining debris over Caribbean islands and causing minor damage to a car in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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The FAA, which regulates private rocket launches, said its investigation would require SpaceX to examine the failure’s cause and get the agency’s sign-off before Starship can fly again.

The FAA last month approved SpaceX’s launch license for Thursday’s test flight while its investigation into the company’s previous Starship failure remained open. In doing so, the FAA said it had reviewed SpaceX’s license application and early details from the company’s mishap investigation before determining that Starship’s eighth flight could proceed.

Starship was aiming to make nearly a full orbit around Earth and re-enter over the Indian Ocean for a splashdown, simulating a landing sequence that SpaceX wants to soon carry out on land as a key next phase of the rocket’s development.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast cold and dry weather in most parts of the country as the country observes Ramazan month.

“But rain-wind/thunderstorm [with snowfalls over hills] is likely at isolated places in Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, northeast Punjab, Murree, Galliyat, Potohar region and Islamabad during morning hours,” the PMD said in its daily update.

Over the last 24 hours, rain and thunderstorms occurred in KP, upper/central Punjab, Islamabad, AJK, northeast Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan. Dry weather prevailed elsewhere in the country.

Rainfall(mm)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Malam Jabba 59, Kakul 45, Kalam 36, Balakot 31, Pattan 30, Cherat 28, Dir (Upper24, Lower 16), Peshawar (Airport 23, City 19), Bacha Khan Airport, Saidu Sharif 21, Takht Bai 18, Bannu 15, Chitral 11, Mirkhani 07, Drosh 06, D.I Khan (City, Airport 02), Kashmir: Garhi Dupatta 38, Muzaffarabad (Airport 34, City 24), Rawalakot 22, and Kotli 12.

Punjab

Rawalpindi (Chaklala 35, Kacheri 25, Shamsabad 21), Islamabad (Airport 31, Golra 28, Saidpur 23, Zero Point 22, Bokra 20), Attock 20, Murree 12, Mangla, Jhelum, Chakwal, Jhang 05, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat 04, Hafizabad 03, Gujranwala, Kot Addu 02, Sialkot (City, Airport 02), Multan Airport, Joharabad, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Okara, Narowal, Sargodha, and Lahore (Airport) 01.

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Gilgit Baltistan

Skardu 07, Astore 02, Chilas, Bagrote 01, Balochistan: Zhob 06, Quetta 02, Kalat, Khuzdar 01.

Snowfall (inches)

Malam Jabba 19, Kalam 18, Murree 3.5, Skardu 01, Bagrote, Astore, Ziarat Trace.

Today’s recorded lowest minimum temperature (°C): Leh -09, Parachinar, Bagrote, Kalam -03, Astore, Gupis and Malam Jabba -01.

A powerful blizzard has brought life to a standstill in Murree, Abbottabad and Galiyat, forcing authorities to close tourist spots and shut down schools for two days.

The relentless snowfall has made travel nearly impossible, leaving roads blocked and residents stranded.

In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, 60mm of rainfall caused a rise in Nullah Lai’s water level, triggering flood concerns.

Meanwhile, a major landslide in Dassu disrupted traffic on the Karakoram Highway, leaving passengers stranded.

Continuous rainfall for five days in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has resulted in four deaths as harsh weather conditions wreak havoc across the province.

As the holy month of Ramazan begins, cold and wet conditions have settled over the northern and western regions, bringing intermittent rain and snowfall.

While fasting residents welcomed the cool weather, those in Karachi braced for intense heat, with a forecast of halted sea breezes starting today.

Several cities in Punjab experienced heavy downpours, while Balochistan also witnessed intense rainfall.

In Neelum Valley and Leepa, landslides have blocked key routes, adding to travel disruptions.

On the other hand, Karachi is set to experience rising temperatures, as the Meteorological Department has predicted the cessation of sea breezes from today (Tuesday), with temperatures expected to reach 35°C by Friday.

Several cities in Punjab, including Multan, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, and Kot Addu, received heavy rainfall.

Balochistan also experienced intense showers, with areas like Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Harnai, and Loralai witnessing heavy downpours, much to the delight of fasting individuals.

Landslides in Neelum Valley and Leepa have resulted in road closures.

Officials reported that the continuous five-day rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has led to various incidents, causing four fatalities and injuring nine people.

In Abbottabad, heavy rain continues, while snowfall persists in Galyat. Authorities have restricted tourists from visiting the area, and the deputy commissioner has announced school closures.

The fresh spell of rain and snowfall has further intensified the cold across the country.

Cities in Punjab, including Khanewal, Sahiwal, Gujranwala, and Nankana, witnessed significant rainfall.

In Attock, Chiniot, and Shakargarh, heavy downpours turned streets into streams. Meanwhile, Balochistan’s districts, such as Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Harnai, and Loralai, experienced relentless showers, bringing relief to the fasting population.

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Snow has blanketed the mountains in Ziarat, Toba Achakzai, and Toba Kakari, while Muzaffarabad, Abbottabad, and Skardu have turned into winter wonderlands.

Snowfall continues in Basham, Shangla Top, Yakhtangi, and Alpuri, with landslides disrupting access to Neelum Valley and Leepa.

Karachi’s heat is expected to challenge those observing the fast, as the sea breeze is predicted to halt from Tuesday, pushing temperatures to 35°C by Friday.

As the holy month progresses, the mix of chilly and warm weather presents both comfort and challenges for citizens across the country.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted widespread intermittent rain, wind and thunderstorms (with snowfalls over hills) in upper parts of the country.

“Such weather is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Potohar region and Islamabad,” the PMD said in its daily weather forecast on Monday.

“While rain, wind and thunderstorm [snowfall over hills] is expected at isolated places in northeastern/central Punjab and northeastern Balochistan. Heavy rain or heavy snowfall over hills is likely at isolated places in upper KP, Potohar region and Kashmir during the period,” it added.

The Met Office warned that a hailstorm might also occur at isolated places in south KP and upper Punjab during the period. Moreover, cold and dry weather is expected in other parts of the country.

Cold and dry weather has prevailed over most parts of the country over the last 24 hours.

The recorded lowest minimum temperature (°C) was Leh -14, Kalam -03, Astore, Bagrote, Gupis, Gupis, Skardu and Parachinar -02.

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It merits mentioning that recent rain in Rawalpindi also affected the two Champions Trophy matches between Pakistan and Bangladesh and Australia and South Africa.

On Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced a “full ticket refund” for the two ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches that were abandoned without a ball being bowled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Moreover, it was also raining when Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan on his maiden visit.

The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has issued a new water supply schedule to facilitate people in Punjab’s Faisalabad during the holy month of Ramazan.

Water would be available during Sehri hours from 3am to 6am and during Iftar hours from 4:30pm to 7:30pm, a WASA spokesperson said.

Last month, WASA in Rawalpindi declared a drought emergency in the city because of the drought conditions. Managing Director Muhammad Saleem Ashraf had warned that the water crisis would worsen if it did not rain in February and March.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, rain, wind and thunderstorm is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, TT Singh on March 2 and 3.

“Light rain-wind/thunderstorm is also expected in Bhakkar, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Khanewal, Pakpattan, Okara, Larkana and Sukkur on March 2 and March 3.”

A shallow westerly trough is currently impacting the extreme northern regions of the country, with a fresh westerly wave expected to approach the western areas on March 2.

On Saturday, most parts of the country are forecasted to experience mainly dry weather, with colder temperatures in the northern regions.

However, isolated areas in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan may see partly cloudy conditions accompanied by light rain and thunderstorms, with the possibility of snowfall in higher elevations.

Looking ahead to Sunday, partly cloudy weather with rain and thunderstorms is anticipated in isolated locations across upper North and Northwest Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and Upper/Central Punjab. Meanwhile, the remainder of the country is likely to remain cold and dry.

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PMD predicts hot weather across Pakistan, but these cities could get rain

PMD predicts hot and dry weather across Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted intermittent rain with snowfall in the upper parts of Pakistan on Thursday (today).

“A strong westerly wave is affecting most upper and central parts of the country and may persist in upper parts during next 02 days,” the Met Office said in its daily update.

Intermittent rain with snowfall was expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, upper and central Punjab and Islamabad.

Heavy snowfall was expected in upper KP, Kashmir, GB, and northeast Punjab. There may also be “isolated hailstorms” during this time.

Rain and thunderstorms could occur in some parts of northeast and western Balochistan.

The rest of the country is “likely to experience partly cloudy weather.”

Last week, the PMD predicted rain in several regions, including Islamabad, upper Punjab, the Pothohar area, and central, southern, and southeastern Punjab till March 2.

Northern and western areas are expected to experience snow, thunderstorms, rain, and hail, according to the National Disaster Management Authority.

Last 24 hours weather

Rain and thunderstorms, along with snow in the hills, were reported in KP, upper Punjab, Islamabad, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Meanwhile, cold and partly cloudy weather was experienced in other parts of the country.

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Here are some rainfall amounts (in mm):

• Kashmir: Garhidupatta 71, Muzaffarabad (City 34, Airport 27), Rawalakot 25, Kotli 07

• KP: Dir (Upper 52, Lower 40), Balakot 48, Kalam 46, Saidu Sharif 45, Pattan 43, Chitral 39, Malam Jabba 36, Cherat 33, Kakul 29, Mirkhani 28, Peshawar (Airport 27, City 22), Bacha Khan Airport 26, Drosh 21, Takht Bai 19, Bannu 14, Parachinar 10, D.I. Khan (Airport 07, City 05)

• Gilgit-Baltistan: Skardu 25, Astore 22, Chilas 20, Bagrote 13, Gilgit 11, Gupis 06, Bunji 02

• Punjab: Murree 28, Islamabad (AP 10, ZP 09, Golra 09, Bokra, Saidpur 08), Attock 05, Rawalpindi (Kacheri, Shamsabad 07, Chaklala AP 03), Narowal 02, Hafizabad 01

• Balochistan: Quetta (Samungli 02)

In the marbled halls of a luxury hotel, leading experts are discussing a new approach to an age-old problem: how to make it rain in the UAE, the wealthy Gulf state that lies in one of the world’s biggest deserts.

Decades of work and millions of dollars have been ploughed into easing endless drought in the oil-rich UAE, whose mainly expatriate population is soaring undeterred by a dry, hostile climate and hairdryer summer heat.

Despite the United Arab Emirates’ best efforts, rainfall remains rare.

But at last month’s International Rain Enhancement Forum in Abu Dhabi, officials held out a new hope: harnessing artificial intelligence to wring more moisture out of often cloudless skies.

Among the initiatives is an AI system to improve cloud seeding, the practice of using planes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to increase rain.

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“It’s pretty much finished,” said Luca Delle Monache, deputy director of the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

“We’re doing the final touches.”

However, Delle Monache conceded that AI was not a “silver bullet” for the UAE, which like other countries has pursued cloud seeding for decades.

Cloud seeding works by increasing the size of droplets, which then fall as rain. It’s estimated to increase rainfall by 10-15 per cent, Delle Monache said.

But it only works with certain types of puffy, cumulus clouds, and can even suppress rainfall if not done properly.

“You’ve got to do it in the right place at the right time. That’s why we use artificial intelligence,” he added.

Prayers, applause

The three-year project, funded with $1.5 million from the UAE’s rain enhancement programme, feeds satellite, radar and weather data into an algorithm that predicts where seedable clouds will form in the next six hours.

It promises to advance the current method where cloud-seeding flights are directed by experts studying satellite images.

Hundreds of such flights occur annually in the UAE.

With only about 100 millimetres (3.9 inches) of annual rainfall, the UAE’s nearly 10 million people mainly rely on desalinated water, piped from plants that produce about 14 per cent of the world’s total, according to official figures.

The population is 90 per cent foreign and has increased nearly 30-fold since the UAE’s founding in 1971.

People are concentrated in the big cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, coast-hugging refuges from the vast Arabian Desert hinterland.

However, the country still needs groundwater, replenished by rain and encouraged by a series of dams, for agriculture and industry.

Although UAE officials say rain has increased, downpours remain so unusual that school children are known to burst into applause and rush to classroom windows for a better view.

Rain, even the artificial variety, is exotic enough to be a leisure attraction: at Dubai’s Raining Street, visitors pay 300 dirhams ($81) to walk in the fake drizzle.

Ordering prayers for rain is a long-standing practice by the Gulf’s ruling families.

The memorable exception was last April, when the heaviest rains on record shuttered Dubai’s major international air hub and flooded roads, paralysing the city for days.

‘Very niche area’

Searching for solutions, the UAE in 2017 started holding the rainfall forum, which has now seen seven editions. Its Rain Enhancement Program has handed out $22.5 million in grants over a decade.

“When it comes to cloud-seeding this program here is the best in the world,” Delle Monache said at the forum, held near the presidential palace and next to the headquarters of ADNOC, the state oil firm.

“It’s a very niche area in atmospheric science. There are few experts in the world and they’re pretty much all here now.”

His team’s algorithm was not the only use of AI in discussion.

Marouane Temimi, associate professor at Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, outlined a US-developed system that uses machine learning to track the path and impact of storms in real-time.

However Temimi, like Delle Monache, was also cautious about AI solutions, warning there were clear limits.

A lack of detailed data about cloud composition – a common problem, as monitoring equipment is expensive – hampers accurate predictions even with AI, Temimi said. “I would say we still have some work to do just because we have data, but not enough data to train models correctly,” he told AFP.

Enthusiasm for AI was also tempered by Loic Fauchon, president of the World Water Council of government, commercial, UN and other groups.

“Be careful. Try to find the right balance between artificial intelligence and human intelligence,” he told the conference.

“Do not go too fast to artificial intelligence. Humankind is probably the best (option).”

A new spell of rain entered Pakistan on Tuesday (today), resulting in an increase in weather intensity in various regions.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain in several regions, including Islamabad, upper Punjab, the Pothohar area, and central, southern, and southeastern Punjab till March 2.

Northern and western areas are expected to experience snow, thunderstorms, rain, and hail, according to the National Disaster Management Authority.

The National Emergency Operations Center has issued an advisory in response to such changes. Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for the western, northwestern, and northern regions of Balochistan.

Areas such as Malakand and Hazara divisions, along with Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, can expect rain accompanied by snowfall in the mountainous regions.

The weather changed as dark clouds and cool winds, with drizzle were reported from the morning in Lahore.

Since last night, Kohat experienced rain, whereas other areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are also experiencing rain, making the weather more pleasant.

The PMD forecasted that rain in KP areas would last for another 24 hours.

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PMD forecasts cold, cloudy conditions in many parts of country

PMD says cold, dry weather expected today in various parts of Pakistan

In KP’s Kurram, heavy rain has been ongoing in different areas, whereas snowfall in the upper areas has made the weather cold.

Karak is experiencing on-and-off rain, making it feel colder. The rainfall has raised worries about potential landslides in the hilly areas.

The PMD forecasted that the rain in Karak could last for another 24 hours.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted widespread rain-wind and thunderstorms with snowfall over the hills across various regions of the country during the upcoming week.

“A strong westerly weather system is expected to enter the western parts of Pakistan on the evening or night of February 24 and will extend to the upper parts by February 25, persisting in northern areas until March 2,” it said in a statement.

Widespread rain-wind, thunderstorms with intermittent heavy snowfall are predicted in Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar in Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur in Azad Jammu and Kashmir from February 25 to March 2.

Heavy rainfall and snowfall are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Waziristan, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan from the night of February 24 to March 1.

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in Murree, Galliyat, and surrounding areas from February 25 to March 1. “Rain-wind and thunderstorms are also forecasted for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum during the same period.”

Rain-wind, thunderstorms are also expected in Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, and Toba Tek Singh from February 25 (evening/night) to February 28.

Additional districts such as Jhang, Bhakkar, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Taunsa Sharif, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Okara, Bahawalnagar, and Bahawalpur will experience rainfall from February 25 to February 27.

Rain-wind/thunderstorms with snowfall over hills are anticipated in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Mastung, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chagai, Nushki, Kalat, Khuzdar, Barkhan, Harnai, Zhob, and Musakhel from February 24 (evening/night) to February 26.

Light rain winds and thunderstorms are expected in Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, and Sukkur on February 25-26.

Warning

Moreover, the PMD warned that heavy snow might disrupt travel in Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Bagh, and Poonch.

“Heavy rain could trigger flash floods in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and AJK between February 25 and March 1,” it said and added that mountainous regions of KP, GB, AJK, Murree, and Galliyat may experience landslides.

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Some plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad might see hailstorms.

Tourists have been urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel during heavy snowfall and rainfall periods.

The PMD has advised all relevant authorities to remain on “high alert” and take necessary precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents, especially in hilly areas. The National Disaster Management Authority, Provincial Disaster Management Authorities, and State Disaster Management Authorities have been urged to implement safety protocols accordingly.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted cold and dry weather in most of the country for Friday (today).

In its daily update, the Met Office said that “continental air is prevailing over most of the country.”

Also, a westerly wave affected Azad Jammu and Kashmir and adjoining areas and was moving northeastwards.

“However, partly cloudy weather with rain-wind or thunderstorm (with light snowfall over hills) is likely at isolated places in Balochistan during the evening/night,” it said in its daily weather forecast.

The PMD forecasted “partly cloudy weather with drizzle” at a few coastal areas of Sindh with “shallow to moderate fog” likely to persist in northeast Punjab during morning hours.

For Saturday and Sunday, “cold and dry weather” is expected in most parts of the country with partly cloudy weather with rain or snow likely in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir.

The PMD warned that “heavy snowfall” may cause road closure or slippery conditions in Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli on February 21 (morning).

Rainfall in past 24 hours (mm):

• Punjab:

  • Islamabad: Golra 70, Bokra 43, City 32, Airport 11, Saidpur 10
  • Narowal 48, Gujranwala 47, Sheikhupura 45,
  • Sialkot: City 36, Airport 28
  • Attock 32, Rawalpindi: Chaklala 29, Kachahri 22, Shamsabad 26
  • Chakwal 28, Hafizabad 27, Jhelum 25, Faisalabad 24
  • Murree 23, Gujarat 21, Lahore: Airport, City 22
  • Kasur 19, Jhang 17, Mangla 16, Toba Tek Singh, Okara 08
  • Bahawalnagar 06, D.G. Khan, Sargodha, Noorpur Thal, Kot Addu, Sahiwal 03
  • Bahawalpur (Airport) 02, Rahim Yar Khan 01

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• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

  • Dir: Upper 56, Lower 35, Cherat 46, Bacha Khan Airport 38
  • Peshawar: Airport, City 35, Mir Khani 33, Malam Jabba 32
  • Takht Bai 29, Kakul 26, Drosh 23, Saidu Sharif 21
  • Balakot, Pattan 10, Bannu, Chitral, Kalam 04, DI Khan 03

• Azad Jammu and Kashmir:

  • Kotli, Rawalakot 28, Muzaffarabad: Airport 27, City 26, Garhi Dupatta 27

• Balochistan:

  • Quetta: Sumangli 05, Zhob 03

• Gilgit-Baltistan:

  • Gupis: 02

The Murree administration issued a warning for tourists as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted snowfall and rain in the district and surrounding areas from February 19 to 21.

The advisory recommended that tourists check weather updates before heading to the hills and use tyre chains in snowy conditions.

The administration urged visitors to cooperate with traffic police to prevent traffic congestion and to maintain low tyre pressure in their vehicles when in snowy areas.

Tourists have been also advised to adhere to the management plan to avoid any incidents and to call the helpline in case of emergencies.

The PMD forecasted intermittent rain or thunderstorms for Thursday (today) in Punjab, Islamabad, KP, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.

The Met Office has urged tourists to exercise “increased caution and refrain” from non-essential travel during this time.

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted intermittent rain or thunderstorms for Thursday (today) in Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.

“Heavyfalls or heavy snowfall is likely at few places in Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir, while hailstorms may also occur at isolated places in upper/central Punjab and northern Balochistan,” it said in its daily weather forecast.

The PMD warned that “heavy snowfall” may cause road closure or slippery conditions in Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli on February 20 and 21st (morning).

The PMD has urged tourists to exercise “increased caution and refrain” from non-essential travel during this time.

“A westerly wave is affecting western and upper parts of the country and likely to persist in upper parts till February 21 [Morning],” it said.

Weather over the last 24 hours

Rain and thunderstorms occurred in north Balochistan, central and southern Punjab, southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Jacobabad, while cold and partly cloudy weather was observed in other regions.

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Rainfall measurements include:

Balochistan

Sibi received 12 mm, Quetta (Sheikh Manda 12 mm, Samungli 7 mm), Barkhan and Zhob 5 mm, and Kalat 2 mm

Punjab

Bahawalpur (City, AP 5 mm), Kot Addu 5 mm, Multan (City, AP 3 mm), Khanpur 3 mm, Layyah 2 mm, and Bahawalnagar, DG Khan, Khanewal, and Toba Tek Singh each received 1 mm; in Sindh, Jacobabad recorded 3 mm

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Bannu had recorded 1mm of rain.

The lowest recorded minimum temperatures were Leh at -8 degrees Celsius, Kalam and Parachinar at -3 degrees Celsius, Astore, Malam Jabba, and Chitral at -1 degrees Celsius, while Ziarat, Hunza, and Skardu were at 0 degrees Celsius.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted that conditions will remain partially to completely cloudy, with warm temperatures expected in Karachi on Wednesday (today) as the city is experiencing partly cloudy skies today, with pleasant weather.

Currently, the temperature is 24 degrees Celsius, with a potential high of 34 degrees Celsius later in the day.

Humidity levels are at 82%, and westerly winds are blowing at 6 kilometers per hour, a pattern expected to continue over the next 24 hours.

Residents are advised to take precautions due to strong sunlight and rising temperatures.

Rain and snow forecast across country

Islamabad is expected to experience cold weather with partly cloudy skies.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to experience thunderstorms and rain, with snowfall possible in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Mansehra, and Abbottabad.

Punjab will have cold and partly cloudy weather, with rain anticipated in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Jhelum, Attock, Sargodha, and Mianwali. Some central Punjab areas may also see rain accompanied by hail.

In Sindh, dry weather with partly cloudy skies is predicted.

Balochistan may experience rain in Quetta, Ziarat, Qalat, and Barkhan along with snowfall in the mountainous regions. Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to have cold and cloudy weather.

The PMD has advised citizens to take necessary precautions due to the expected cold and rain in the coming days.

The western winds settled over the region, resulted in intermittent rain in areas such as Gurumandar, PCHS, Saddar, Tariq Road, Surjani Town, North Karachi, and North Nazimabad on February 17.

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