REGIONAL FORECASTING OFFICE, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA          Tel: 091-9212410                            

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More Wind-Dust/Thunderstorm-Rain with isolated heavy falls & hailstorm is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 28^th May to 31^st May, 2023 with occasional gaps.

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that another westerly wave is likely to enter in western and upper parts of the country on Sunday, the 28^th  May, 2023 and likely to spread over most parts of the province on Monday, the 29^th May, 2023 and likely to persist until Wednesday, the 31^st May, 2023. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Wind-dust/thunderstorm-rain with isolated heavy falls & hailstorm is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Hangu, Orakzai, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, North & South Waziristan districts from Sunday to Wednesday, 28^th to 31^st , May 2023 with occasional gaps.

  ·  Possible Impacts:

  o    Dust storm / wind storm & hailstorm may cause damage to loose structure and standing crops in the province during 28^th to 31^st May, 2023.

  o    Farmers are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.

  o    Tourists are advised to plan their activities accordingly.

  o    General public is advised to stay at safe places during dust-wind/thunderstorm & hailstorm.

  • Heavy rain falls may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas of the province during the forecast period.

  o    Temperatures are likely to reduce slightly.

  NOTE: All concerned authorities are particularly advised to remain 'ALERT' during the forecast period.

   

     Spokesperson

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     DATE: 22ND May, 2023                                                                                                                                                                                    Time of issue: 09:00 hrs PST

Wind-dust/thunderstorm-rain is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during coming days with occasional gaps

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter in upper and central parts of the country on 22nd  (evening/night) and likely to persist in upper and central parts during the week with occasional gaps.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Wind-dust/thunderstorm-rain with a few hailstorm (Isolated heavy falls) is expected in Chitral, Upper & Lower Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Bajaur, Kurram, North & South Waziristan, Kohat, Karak, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank and  Dera Ismail Khan districts on 22nd to 26th May.

Possible Impacts: 

• Dust storm/ wind storm may cause damage to loose infrastructure and standing crops in the province.

• Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.

• Tourists are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.

• General public is advised to stay at safe places during the dust storm/windstorm/thunderstorm

                                                       ALERT: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Date: 16 MAY 2023 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Time of issue: 11:00 hrs PST

Wind-dust/thunderstorm rain is expected in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during next 02 days

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter in upper parts of the country on 16th (evening/night) and likely to persist in upper and central parts till 18th May.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Wind-dust/thunderstorm rain with isolated hailstorm is expected in Chitral, Upper & Lower Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Bajaur, Kurram, North & South Waziristan, Kohat, Karak, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank and  Dera Ismail Khan districts on 17th & 18th May.

Possible Impacts: 

• Dust storm/ wind storm may cause damage to loose infrastructure and standing crops in the province.

• Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.

• Tourists are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.

• General public is advised to stay at safe places during the dust storm/windstorm/thunderstorm

                                                       ALERT: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Spokesperson

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Date: 26 April 2023 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Time of issue: 11:30 hrs PST

Rain-wind/thunderstorm  is expected in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in coming days with occasional gaps

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter in the country from 26th April (Evening/night) and likely to spread in central and southern parts of the country and may persist till first week of May.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain-dust/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur,  Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Khyber, Bajaur, Orakzai, Kurram, Kohat, Karak, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank  and  Waziristan from 26th and 27th April.

• More Rain-dust/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur,  Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Khyber, Bajaur, Orakzai, Kurram, Kohat, Karak, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank  and  Waziristan  from 30th April to 05th May.

Possible Impacts: 

• Strong wind & hailstorm may cause damage to loose infrastructure and standing crops in the province.

• Heavy rains may trigger Flash Floods in Dir, Swat, Shangla, Chitral, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Kurram.

• Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas of the province during the forecast period.

• Day temperature is likely to fall significantly during the spell.

• Tourists are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.

                                                       ALERT: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Spokesperson

 Date: 13 April 2023 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Time of issue: 1300 hrs PST

Rain-wind/thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls/ hailstorm predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from 15th to 20th April.

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that another westerly wave is likely to enter upper parts of the country on 15th April, 2023 and would spread in western and central parts subsequently.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain with dust thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur,  Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Khyber and Bajaur from 15th (evening/night) to 20th April with occasional gaps.

• Rain-dust/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected in Kurram, Waziristan, Kohat, Karak, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Bannu and Orakzai on 17th and 18th April 2023.

Possible Impacts: 

• Strong wind & hailstorm may cause damage to loose infrastructure and standing crops in the province.

• Heavy rains may trigger Flash Floods in Dir, Swat, Shangla, Chitral, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Kurram.

• Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas of the province during the forecast period.

• Day temperature is likely to fall significantly during the spell.

• Tourists are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.

                                                       ALERT: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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20th March 2023  Time: 15:00 PST

 Rain-Thunderstorm/Wind (with heavy falls) predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 21^st to 24^th, March 2023.

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that an another strong westerly wave is likely to enter in the country from Tuesday, the 21st March and likely to persist till Friday, the 24th March. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Widespread rain-wind / thundershower with scattered heavy falls (isolated hailstorm) is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur,  Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, North & South Waziristan districts during the forecast period.

Possible Impacts: 

• Strong wind & Hailstorm may cause damage to loose infrastructure and standing crops in the province.

• Heavy Rains may cause Flash Floods in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Nowshera, Mardan, Waziristan, Bajaur and Urban flooding in Peshawar on 23rd and 24th March.

• Landslides may occur in hilly areas of in vulnerable areas during the forecast period.

• Day temperature is likely to fall significantly during the spell.

• Tourists are advised to remain more cautious during the forecast period.

ALERT: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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14th March 2023  Time: 13:00 PST

Rain-thunderstorm/Wind with hailstorm predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 16^th to 20^th, March 2023.

 Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on Thursday, the 16^th March and may persist till Monday, the 20^th March, 2023 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.               

Under the influence of this weather system:

·   Rain-wind thunderstorm/hailstorm are expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur,  Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, North & South Waziristan districts from Thursday, 16th March, 2023 to  Monday 20th March, 2023.

·    Isolated snowfall over the high mountains of Chitral, Dir,  Upper Swat and Kohistan  districts during the forecast period.

Possible Impacts:

·       Rain may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas of Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts during the forecast period.

·         Occasional reduction in visibility due to heavy rainfall/hailstorm.

·         Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops especially in rain-feed areas.

·         Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period.

Note:  All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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Date: 26^th February, 2023   Time: 18:00 PST

Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from Tuesday (evening/night) to Thursday

 (28th February to 02nd March, 2023).

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on Tuesday (evening/night), the 28th February and likely to grip most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, the 01st March and may persist over upper & central parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa till Thursday, the 02nd March, 2023.

Under the influence of this weather system:

·        Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills (with isolated heavy rainfall/ hailstorm) are expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir,  Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur,  Kurram & Khyber districts from Tuesday (evening/night) to Thursday.

·  Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with isolated hailstorm) is expected in Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, North & South Waziristan districts from Tuesday (evening/night) to Thursday (afternoon/evening).

 Possible Impacts:

·         Strong winds/hailstorm may cause damage to lose infrastructure and standing crops/ orchards during the forecast period. 

·         Snowfall may disrupt normal vehicular traffic in mountainous/hilly areas during and after the spell.

·         Rain may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas of Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts during the forecast period.

·         Occasional reduction in visibility due to heavy rainfall/hailstorm.

·         Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops especially in rain-feed areas.

·         Day temperatures are likely to fall 05 to 07 °C during the spell.

·         Tourists are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.

Note:  All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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Date: 07^th February, 2023   Time: 14:30 PST

Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 09th & 10th February, 2023. 

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on Wednesday (night), the 08^th  February  and likely to grip most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, the 09^th February  and may persist till Friday, the 10^th February, 2023.              

Under the influence of this weather system:

·  Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills (with moderate to isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall) is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Bajaur, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kurram and Khyber districts from Wednesday (night) to Friday.

·  Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with isolated hailstorm) is expected in Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mohmand, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, North & South Waziristan districts on Thursday & Friday (morning/noon).

 Possible Impacts:

·         Moderate to heavy snowfall may disrupt and cause closure of road in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts during the forecast period. 

·         Rain may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas of Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts during the forecast period.

·         Occasional reduction in visibility due to heavy rainfall/snowfall.

·         Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops especially in rain-feed areas.

·         Temperatures are likely to fall after the wet spell.

·         Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period.

                                Note:  All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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Date: 27^th January, 2023   Time: 14:00 PST

Rain with snowfall over the hills predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 28^th to 30^th, January 2023.

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on Saturday, the 28^th January and likely to grip most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, the 29^th January and may persist till Monday, the 30^th January, 2023.              

Under the influence of this weather system:

·   Rain-wind (with moderate to isolated heavy snowfall over the hills and isolated thunderstorm/hailstorm) is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur and Swabi districts from Saturday (evening) to Monday with relatively heavy rainfall/snowfall on Sunday (night) & Monday (morning).

·  Light rain-wind (with light to moderate snowfall over the hills and isolated thunderstorm/hailstorm) is expected in Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, North & South Waziristan districts from Sunday & Monday.

Possible Impacts:

·         Moderate to heavy snowfall may disrupt and cause closure of road in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Khyber and Kurram districts during the forecast period. 

·         Rain may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas of Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts during the forecast period.

·         Occasional reduction in visibility due to heavy rainfall/snowfall.

·         Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops especially in rain-feed areas.

·         Temperatures are likely to fall significantly after the wet spell.

·         Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period.

Note:  All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Date: 19^th January, 2023    Time of issue 16:30PST

Rain with snowfall over the hills predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 19th(night) to 25th , January 2023

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave affecting North Balochistan & northwestern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is likely to grip upper parts of the country on Friday, the 20^th January, 2023 and may persist till Wednesday, the 25^th January, 2023 with occasional gaps. Under the influence of this weather system:

·       Rain-wind (with snowfall over the hills and isolated thunderstorm/hailstorm) is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur and Swabi districts from Thursday (night) to Wednesday (19^th to 25^th January, 2023), with relatively heavy rainfall/snowfall from Monday to Wednesday (23^rd to 25^th January, 2023).

·   Light rain (with light snowfall over the hills and isolated thunderstorm/hailstorm) is expected in Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak and Kohat districts from Friday to Wednesday (20^th to 25^th January, 2023).  

·  Light rain/drizzle-wind is likely to occur over Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, North & South Waziristan, Bannu & Lakki Marwat districts on Friday & Saturday (20^th & 21^st January, 2023).

Possible Impacts:

·         Heavy snowfall may disrupt and cause closure of road in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts. 

·         Rain may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas of Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts.

·         Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops especially in rain-feed areas.

·         Temperatures are likely to fall significantly after the wet spell.

·         Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period.

                              Note:  All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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 Date: 09th January, 2023 

Time: 19:00 PST

Rain with snowfall over the hills predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 11th to 13th January 2023.

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter north Balochistan on Tuesday, the 10th January (night) and likely to grip most parts of the province on Wednesday, the 11th January,  and may persist on upper parts of the province till Friday, the 13th January, 2023. Under the influence of this weather system:

·   Rain (snowfall over the hilly areas) is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts from 11th to 13th January, 2023 with relatively heavy snowfall on 11th January, 2023.  

·  Light to moderate rain (light snowfall over the hills) is expected in Haripur, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, North and South Waziristan districts on 11th & 12th January, 2023.

Possible Impacts:

·         Heavy snowfall may disrupt and cause closure of roads in Dir, Swat, Shangla, Chitral, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts.

·         Rain may trigger landslides in some vulnerable parts of upper districts.

·         Foggy conditions are likely to subside during the forecast period.

·         Temperatures are likely to fall significantly during and after the wet spell.

·         Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops especially in rain-feed areas.

·         Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period.

Note:  All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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Date: 05th January, 2023  Time: 18:45 PST

Rain with snowfall over the hills predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 07th to 09th January 2023.

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter north Balochistan on 06th January (evening/night) and likely to grip most parts of the province on weekend (07th & 08th January) and likely to persist on upper parts of the province till Monday, the 09th January, 2023. Under the influence of this weather system:

·  Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts during the forecast period.

Possible Impacts:

·         Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops especially in Barani areas.

·         Foggy conditions are likely to subside during the forecast period.

·         Day temperatures are likely to fall by 05 to 07 °C during the wet spell.

·         Snowfall may disrupt normal vehicular traffic in mountainous/ hilly areas.

·         Rain may trigger landslides in some vulnerable parts of upper districts.

Note:  All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

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Date: 27th December, 2022  Time: 14:00 PST

Rain with snowfall over the hills predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that after a long dry spell, a westerly wave has entered in northwestern parts of Balochistan and likely to grip most parts of the province on Wednesday, the 28^th December, 2022 (night) and likely to persist in upper parts of the province till Friday, the 30^th December, 2022 (Morning / Noon).

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Light to Moderate rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in most districts of the province form 28^th (night) to 30^th (morning / noon) December, 2022.

 Possible Impacts:

• Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops especially in Barani areas.

• Foggy conditions are likely to subside during the forecast period.

• Day temperatures are likely to fall by 05 to 07 °C during the wet spell.

• Snowfall may disrupt normal vehicular traffic in mountainous/ hilly areas.   

Spokesperson

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   Date: 23^rd December, 2022 Time: 15:30 PST

Press Release:

 Dense Foggy conditions are likely to continue in Plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in coming days

Regional Weather Forecasting Office Peshawar informed that due to persistent dry weather, dense foggy conditions are likely to continue in most plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while very cold weather conditions in most hilly areas of the province in coming days.

·   Dense/Very Dense fog is likely to prevail over Peshawar to Swabi motorway and national highways during night and morning hours in coming days.

·   Dense fog is likely to prevail over Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Peshawar, Lakki Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan districts during night and morning hours in coming days.

·   Very cold weather conditions are likely in most hilly areas of the province, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Khyber, Hangu & Kurram  districts. 

     Possible Impacts:

·      Foggy conditions may disrupt transportation means.

·      Poor air quality/ dry air may affect vulnerable/ill people.

Note:    Travelers on Motorway and National highways are advised to avoid unnecessary journeys and to adopt precautionary measures during traveling.

Spokesperson

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Foggy conditions are likely to persist in Plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

  Press Release:

Date: 5th December, 2022, Time: 13:00 PST

Regional Forecasting Office Peshawar informed that due to persistent dry weather, foggy conditions are likely to continue in most plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the week with increasing intensity.

·         Dense fog is likely to prevail over Peshawar to Islamabad motorways and national highways in night and morning hours during the week.

·         Moderate/Dense fog is likely to prevail over Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Peshawar, Lakki Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan districts in night and morning hours during the week.

·         Cold wave conditions are likely in most hilly areas of the province, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Khyber, Hangu and Kurram districts.

Possible Impacts:

•  Foggy conditions may disrupt transportation means.

•  Poor air quality/ dry air may affect vulnerable/ill people.

Note:    Travelers on motorway and national highways are advised to avoid unnecessary journeys and to adopt precautionary measures during         traveling.

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                                                        Dated of issue: 02nd November, 2022

Rain/Snowfall Predicted in the province

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that a Western Disturbance (westerly weather system) is very likely to affect the province from 4th & most parts from 05th November, 2022 and may persist up to 7th November, 2022 with occasional gaps. Under the influence of the weather system:

• Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall is very likely over Chitral, Dir Upper, Kalam, Shangla, Kohistan and Kaghan (Naran);

• Scattered to fairly widespread rain-thundershower/hailstorm accompanied by gusty winds is likely to occur over Bunner, Malakand, Swat, Timergara, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Swabi, Mardan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Kohat, Khyber, Orakzai, Bajaur, Mohmand, Nowshera, Risalpur & Cherat Cantonments.

• Isolated rainfall over plains along with dust storm/gusty winds are likely to occur over Tank, North &and South Waziristan, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Hangu, Bannu & Dera Ismail Khan.

Possible Impacts:

• Snowfalls at upper most areas of KP may cause closure of roads.

• Temperatures may be decreased below freezing at some upper parts of the province.

NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" during the forecast period.

Date & Time of issue: Monday, October 17, 2022 18:30 PST

Rain/Snowfall Predicted in the province

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that a westerly weather system is likely to affect the central and upper parts of the province from the night of 18th and may persist up to 21st October, 2022. Under the influence of the weather system:

•     Snowfall with rain is very likely to occur over Chitral, Kalam, Shangla, Kohistan and Kaghan (Naran).

•     Rain-thundershower/hailstorm accompanied by gusty winds is likely to occur over Bunner, Malakand, Swat, Dir, Timergara, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Swabi, Mardan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Kohat, Khyber, Orakzai, Bajaur, Mohmand, Noshehra, Risalpur & Cherat Cantonments.

•    Dust storm/gusty winds are likely to occur over Tank, North & South Waziristan, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Hangu, Bannu & Dera Ismail Khan.

Possible Impacts:

·      Snowfall at uppermost parts of Chitral district may cause closure of roads.

·      Temperatures may be decreased below freezing at some upper parts of the province.

Note: All concerned authorities  are advised to remain "VIGILANT" during the Period.