While many cities in Pakistan’s Punjab province are struggling to cope with the dense smog, Murree, popularly known as “Malika-e-Kohsar”, received the first snowfall of the winter season, bringing joy and relief to the public visiting the hill station after the caretaker provincial government announced four holidays.
The first winter snowfall has transformed Murree, creating a picturesque scene that drew tourists to the bustling Mall Road. Tea and coffee shops buzzed with activity as visitors reveled in the joy of snowfall.
Simultaneously, heavy rain in Mianwali has left roads and streets submerged, creating makeshift ponds, whereas Rawalpindi, too, experienced a drop in temperature due to a combination of heavy rain and hailstorm, adding to the wintry chill in the region.
The district administration and Rescue 1122 Abbottabad have issued a cautionary alert, urging travelers to exercise vigilance. With the onset of heavy fog and snowfall, officials stress the importance of using fog lights during travel and ensuring vehicles are equipped with ample warm clothing.
Drivers are advised to keep indicators and hazard lights on when navigating severe weather conditions and to park their vehicles in secure locations.
Meanwhile, Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snow over mountains is likely in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, and upper/central Punjab during the next twelve hours.
Isolated hailstorm may also occur during the period. Fog and smog is likely to occur in few plain areas of Punjab during morning hours. Dry weather is expected elsewhere in the country.
