New spell of rain, snowfall to hit parts of country today

KARACHI: A powerful westerly weather system is set to affect parts of country from today (Monday) until February 22, meteorologist Jawad Memon has predicted. The system may impact 70 to 80 northern regions of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

The weatherman told Geo News that snowfall is expected in mountainous areas, while several regions may experience moderate to heavy rainfall. However, Sindh is unlikely to receive any rain from this system.

He said that Balochistan is expected to receive significant rainfall, with snowfall predicted in Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Qila Saifullah, and Khuzdar. Light to moderate rain is also likely in Gwadar, Pasni, Turbat, and Ormara, with hailstorms in some parts of the province.

Memon said that good rainfall is expected in Punjab between February 19 and 21, particularly in southern and central areas, with two to three rain spells forecast. Some areas may also experience hailstorms. Islamabad and its surroundings could see two to three rain spells during this period, he added. 

However, Karachi will not receive rain from this system but may see partially cloudy skies today, Memon said. 

As per the meteorologist, the western winds are expected to reduce dry and dusty conditions while increasing humidity. February’s last week may bring cooler weather to the city.

After the system subsides, a cold wave is expected to affect northern regions of Pakistan, Memon concluded.