Rainfall persists across the nation, accompanied by snowfall in northern areas.

Intermittent rain persisted in multiple sections of the country on Thursday, accompanied by significant snowfall in higher elevations due to a potent weather system, resulting in a drop in temperature.

Rain commenced in Lahore, as in numerous other regions of the country, throughout the evening and persisted until late at night with intermittent pauses, resulting in a significant decrease in temperature and damp conditions throughout the city.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts that rain, along with wind and thunderstorms, and snowfall in the mountainous regions, is anticipated to persist today (Friday) in higher Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and upper Punjab. Moderate to heavy precipitation in the form of rain and snow is anticipated in isolated areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeastern Punjab, and Kashmir, although predominantly cold and dry conditions are expected to dominate the majority of the country.

Islamabad and its vicinity are anticipated to see overcast conditions accompanied by precipitation and wind-induced thunderstorms. Precipitation, accompanied by snowfall in elevated regions, is anticipated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, namely in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Peshawar, Charsadda, Swabi, and Nowshera. Significant snowfall is anticipated in the higher elevations.

Intermittent rain and wind-thunderstorms are anticipated in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, and Chiniot in Punjab. Intense precipitation and hailstorms may also transpire in northeastern areas. Murree, Galiyat, and adjacent regions are anticipated to see cold, overcast conditions accompanied by rain and snowfall, with moderate to heavy precipitation forecast throughout the morning hours.

Sindh and Balochistan are anticipated to see predominantly chilly and arid conditions across most districts. Cloudy weather with sporadic rain, wind-thunderstorms, and snowfall is anticipated in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, with a likelihood of moderate to heavy precipitation during this period.

The PMD has cautioned that substantial rainfall and snowfall may result in road closures and hazardous conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galiyat, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli, and Rawalakot tonight and on January 23.

There exists a risk of flash flooding in local nullahs and streams of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, while landslides and avalanches may transpire in mountainous regions. Tourists are encouraged to use heightened caution and refrain from non-essential travel during the anticipated timeframe.