Tag: snowfall
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Pakistan mein kab aur kahan barish hogi?
As per the latest forecast from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), several regions across Pakistan are on high alert as they anticipate rainfall and heavy snowfall starting from Thursday. The Met Office has issued a weather advisory indicating that a strong westerly wave is set to approach western parts of the country by February 29,…
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Rain, snowfall on its way
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain and strong winds in Karachi today. In Lahore, strong winds have caused the temperature to drop. According to the Meteorological Department, it may drizzle at some places in Karachi, Sajawal, and Thatta today. Strong winds will continue to blow in Karachi till this evening with cloudy skies. There…
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Late winters turn northern areas into snowland
As late winter tightens its grip on the northern parts of the country, Naran, Kaghan, Shogran, and Murree, are transforming into winter wonderlands. The recent snowfall has not only captivated tourists but also prompted local authorities to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors. In Naran, Kaghan, and Shogran, heavy snowfall has persisted for the…
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Rain and snowfall finally on the way
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority in Punjab has issued an alert to the administration about rains and snowfall incoming in the next week. From today to January 31, there is a possibility of rain in the plains of Punjab and snowfall in the hilly areas, the spokesperson of PDMA warned. There is also possibility of…
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Weather Report: Rains and snowfall to descend from the west
Weather in the country is about to change as highlighted by weather expert Jawad Memon. A system from the western region of Iran will enter the country via Balochistan between October 16 to 21, Memon said. The system will bring rains to different parts of the country including Punjab, and central and upper Sindh regions.…
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Tourists stranded at Babusar Top after heavy snowfall
Heavy snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Babusar Top area has trapped many tourists including their vehicles. According to the government, up to 3 inches of snow have fallen on the Babusar Top and emergency teams have been sent to the area to evacuate tourists who have got stuck in their vehicles. Passengers and visitors are advised to…
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Murree, other districts finalise fresh emergency plan ahead of upcoming rain and snow
The administration of Rawalpindi district, which includes Gujar Khan, Kahuta, Kallar Syedan, Kotli Sattian, Murree, Rawalpindi Tehsil, and Taxila has finalised a fresh contingency plan ahead of the upcoming rain and snow that is forecasted for the hilly areas from Tuesday, January 18, and Thursday, January 20. The Meteorological Office has asked all departments to…
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‘Theatrics of Usman Buzdar’: CM Punjab gets trolled for helicopter survey of Murree
Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Sunday arrived in Murree to review the rescue operation in the area after at least 22 people died in their snow-trapped cars. The CM’s visit received a lot of criticism as he did an ‘aerial survey’ of Murree. CM Buzdar arrived in his helicopter and overlooked the…
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‘If five thousand guests come to someone’s house without telling him what he can do’: Fawad on Murree
Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry addressed the tragic Murree incident and said when tens of thousand vehicles enter an area simultaneously there would be chaos. According to him, all the vehicles entered Murree within 24 hours despite several warnings from the administration. In a press conference along with the Federal Minister of…
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‘Heart wrenching’: Pakistani notables react after 21 stranded tourists die in Murree
Several Pakistani notables took to their social media after 21 stranded tourists died in Murree on Saturday. All the routes in Murree were blocked after thousands of vehicles entered the city, leaving tourists helpless on the roads. Pakistani actor Ayesha Omar wrote: “The scenario in murree is #Heartbreaking. My heart goes out to the families…