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According to the PMD, cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Sunday, while very cold conditions are likely to persist in the mountainous regions.

However, partly cloudy to overcast skies are forecast for Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and northern Balochistan, with light rain and light snowfall in a few areas.

The PMD said cold weather with partly cloudy skies is expected in and around Islamabad. Most districts of Punjab to experience cold and dry conditions.

Most districts of K-P are likely to remain cold and dry, while very cold and partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas. Light rain and light snowfall may occur at a few places in Chitral, Dir, Kohistan, Kalam, Swat, Kurram and Waziristan.

Most districts of Sindh are expected to experience cold and dry weather. In Balochistan, cold conditions with partly cloudy skies are likely in most areas.

Kashmir is expected to remain very cold and overcast, with the possibility of rain and snowfall. In Gilgit-Baltistan, very cold and cloudy weather is forecast, with light rain and light snowfall expected at a few locations.

 

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Roads remain blocked in Balakot villages​

Residents forced to carry patients on shoulders through icy paths

Zulfiqar Ali
February 06, 2026

Workers of Kaghan Development Authority use heavy machinery to clear the road leading to the scenic Lake Saiful Malook, Balakot following its reopening to tourists after six months. PHOTO: ZULFIQAR ALI/EXPRESS

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BALAKOT: Even ten days after heavy snowfall, several link roads in the mountainous village of Bhunja and surrounding areas of Balakot remain blocked, making life extremely difficult for residents.

With several feet of snow accumulated in Bhunja, link roads remain closed, making it impossible to transport sick individuals, especially elderly people and children, to hospitals.

Local residents are forced to carry patients on charpoys and shoulders, undertaking hours-long, perilous journeys on icy paths where a minor slip can prove fatal.

Residents say household ration and food supplies are running out, while road closures have disrupted food transportation.

 

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Clear weather forecast for Basant in Lahore​

Our Correspondent
February 06, 2026

Clear weather forecast for Basant in Lahore

LAHORE: As the provincial capital awaits Basant with abated breath, the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecast pleasant weather during the festival.

According to the authority, Lahore will remain dry from February 6 to 8, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures expected to range between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius.

While rain and snowfall are forecast for northern areas, colder conditions may intensify in upper regions due to precipitation.

The PDMA has urged citizens to adopt precautionary measures, particularly during kite flying, advising caution around electric wires and rooftops, complete avoidance of metallic or chemical strings, and the use of helmets and neck protectors by motorcyclists.

 

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Fresh snow blankets Murree, Galiyat​

Temperatures plunge as authorities issue travel advisories

ZUBAIR AYUB
February 11, 2026

Workers push a stranded car along a snow-covered road in Abbottabad after the region received its first snowfall of the season. Photo: PPI

ABBOTTABAD: A fresh spell of snowfall, accompanied by intermittent rain, blanketed Murree, Abbottabad and the Galiyat region on early Tuesday, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and prompting authorities to issue travel advisories, while assuring tourists of preparedness and road clearance operations.

In Murree, up to four inches of snow was recorded by late night, with light snowfall later turning into intermittent rain.

Murree District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Mohammad Raza Tanveer Sapra said that all roads in the hill resort remained open and traffic was flowing normally.

He added that temperatures had fallen to around 3°C, but no routes were blocked and there were no reports of vehicles being stranded.

The administration and traffic police responded swiftly to clear roads and ensure smooth movement.

Tourists were advised to remain cautious due to fog and slippery conditions, use fog lights, avoid speeding and overtaking, and maintain a safe distance between vehicles. Emergency assistance remains available through helpline 15 and the traffic police.

Meanwhile, a second spell of snowfall coupled with continuous rain in Thandiyani, Nathiagali, Ayubia and other hilly areas of the Galiyat pushed temperatures below freezing point.

 

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Snow accumulation of six to nine inches was reported in upper areas, leading the district administration to deploy heavy machinery from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Highway Authority, the Galiyat Development Authority and the Communication and Works Department to clear snow and restore road access.

As a precautionary measure, the Abbottabad–Murree road via Nathiagali was closed to all traffic after 5pm, while the Abbottabad–Nathiagali road remains open.

The Barian–Nathiagali road has also been closed at Tohidabad and nearby areas due to the risk of landslides and avalanches.

Road rehabilitation work is ongoing under the supervision of the Abbottabad administration, with the Additional Assistant Commissioner present in the area to oversee operations.

Residents and tourists have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel and strictly follow safety guidelines.

In case of emergency, citizens may contact the District Control Room Abbottabad on 0992-9310553 or the Galiyat Development Authority Control Room in Nathiagali.

 

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11 killed as Karachi lashed by heavy rain, strong winds​

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MD reports wind speeds reaching 97 km/h, with the heaviest rainfall recorded in Korangi at 55.6mm

Aftab Khan/Muhammad Shahmir Khan/Saleem Jhandir/Naeem Khanzada/Amir Farooq
March 18, 2026

An uprooted tree is seen in Karachi after heavy downpour and gusty winds sweep the metropolis on March 18, 2026. Photo: Express

KARACHI: At least 11 people were killed as the metropolis was lashed by heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds with widespread power outages, waterlogging and structural damage reported, according to officials.

Most of the deaths were reported in the incident in Baldia, where at least seven people were killed after a building collapsed near Mawach Goth, a Rescue 1122 spokesperson confirmed.

Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hasseb ul Hassan said seven bodies had been shifted to the Civil Hospital, while more than three individuals remained trapped at the site. He added that the presence of additional casualties had not yet been confirmed.

Meanwhile, four more people were killed in several rain-related incidents across the city, while over a dozen were injured

 

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According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), wind speeds reached 97 kilometres per hour, while heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity affected both suburban and urban neighborhoods.

The rain began in the outskirts of the city and spread to old city areas, North Nazimabad, Surjani Town, North Karachi, Clifton, Nazimabad, Cantt, Railway Colony, Delhi Colony, Scheme 33, Shaheed Millat Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi Airport, Model Colony, Malir, Gulzar-e-Hijri, and Gulshan-e-Maymar.

 

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The Meteorological Department reported rainfall across various areas of Karachi, with the heaviest recorded in Korangi at 55.6mm. Airport Old Area recorded 9.0mm, while Jinnah Terminal received 8.0mm. Gulistan-e-Johar saw 13.0mm, and Shahrah-e-Faisal recorded 9.0mm.

Maripur reported 22.0mm of rain, Kemari 12.0mm, Saddi Town 9.0mm, and DHA Phase 2 (PDMA office) also received 15.0mm of rain.

Meanwhle, Advisor to the Chief Minister on Rehabilitation Gyan Chand Essrani confirmed that Rescue 1122 teams were fully mobilized under his directives and placed on high alert. He said personnel were actively coordinating with district administrations and responding promptly to incidents.

 

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Torrential rain paralyses Abbottabad​

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APP
March 20, 2026

ABBOTTABAD: Continuous heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail, brought life in Abbottabad and surrounding areas to a standstill on Thursday, inundating major roads including Mansehra Road and Murree Road and leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded.

According to reports, day-long rainfall triggered flash floods that entered numerous homes across the city overnight. Despite coinciding with Iftar, residents were forced to drain floodwater from their houses, while mud dwellings in several localities sustained damage. The persistent downpour also caused temperatures to drop sharply, adding to residents' woes.

 

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Pleasant chill brings relief to Rawalpindi​

APP

Citizens find fasting and shopping easier; welcome relief after warm spells

 

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Floodwaters block Zhob–Dera Ismail Khan highway, leaving passengers stranded​

Authorities deploy Rescue 1122, NHA teams, and heavy machinery to clear floodwaters and reopen the highway

Sardar Hameed Khan
March 30, 2026

The busy national highway from Zhob to Dera Ismail Khan experienced a flood late Sunday night stranding hundreds of passengers PHOTO: EXPRESS

QUETTA: The busy national highway from Zhob to Dera Ismail Khan was brought to a standstill late Sunday night when floodwaters swept across the road. Heavy overnight rainfall caused dry streams in the area to overflow, sending torrents onto the highway.

Gundi Ashiq, already considered a naturally vulnerable section, was completely submerged by the intensity of the water. Eyewitnesses reported that the fast-moving waves reached vehicle tires, leaving several stranded.

The scene was chaotic: long queues of buses, trucks, cars, and motorcycles came to a halt. Passengers got out of their vehicles, checking on each other; children cried, women were distressed, and elderly passengers sat exhausted. The air was filled with the smell of rain, the roar of rushing water, and anxious chatter.

 

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Widespread rain, thunderstorms expected across country from April 1: PMD​

A westerly wave is expected to approach southwestern parts of Balochistan on April 1 and persist until April 4

Aftab Khan
March 30, 2026

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued a weather advisory forecasting widespread rain, wind, and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms, across various regions of the country from April 1 to April 4, 2026.

According to a PMD press release, a westerly wave was expected to approach the southwestern parts of Balochistan on April 1 and persist until April 4, affecting several provinces.

Balochistan would experience heavy rain and thunderstorms, along with isolated hailstorms, in areas such as Panjgur, Turbat, Kech, Awaran, Makran Coast, Lasbella, and several other regions during the period. Occasional gaps in rain were expected during this period, the PMD stated.

It further stated that Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa was also set to experience rain, thunderstorms and snowfall over the mountains in locations such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, and others. Heavy falls and hailstorms qwre likely in isolated areas.

 

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In Punjab and Islamabad, rain, wind, and thunderstorms, with isolated hailstorms, were expected in Murree, Galiyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sargodha, and other districts. Heavy rain was likely in Dera Ghazi Khan and the surrounding areas, the PMD added.

As per the PMD forecast, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir would experience rain, wind, and thunderstorms, with snowfall in the mountains. Isolated hailstorms and heavy rainfall were expected in certain places.

Sindh, including Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and other cities, would see rain, wind, and thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms from April 2 to April 4, with occasional gaps in rainfall.

Flash floods were expected in northeast Balochistan, including Khuzdar, Awaran, Kharan, and other areas, as well as in local streams and nullahs of K-P from April 2 to April 4. Vulnerable regions in upper K-P, GB and AJK were at risk of landslides during the period.

Windstorms and hailstorms might damage weak structures such as electric poles, billboards, and solar panels. Farmers were advised to take protective measures to shield their crops from the inclement weather, stated the PMD advisory.