As heavy rain continues in different parts of Pakistan, the Islamabad Traffic Police has shared latest update for the commuters in the federal capital.
According to ITP spokesperson, commuters are advised to remain patient as the traffic flow is slow on major roads of the city.
The traffic police official informed the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan that the continuous rain has affected the traffic flow in Islamabad and the main roads are witnessing severe pressure.=
In case of any inconvenience, residents can contact the traffic helpline 1915 or the emergency helpline Pucar-15.
Widespread rain, snowfall turn weather cold across Pakistan
Widespread intermittent rain continued in many parts of the country, while heavy snowfall in upper regions under a strong weather system turned conditions cold.
Rain began in Lahore and several other cities in the evening and continued late into the night with short breaks, leading to a sharp drop in temperature and wet conditions across the city.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued high alert regarding heavy rain and thunderstorms.
As per details, the new system will result in rains, thunderstorms, and heavy snowfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan on Friday (today).
Meanwhile, the authorities warned residents of northern areas that snow likely to hit the mountainous region during evening and night hours.
Balochistan weather
Heavy rain and snowfall is expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, and Zhob.
KP/North weather
Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galliyat, Neelum valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli, and Rawalako expected to get heavy rain and snowfall.
Punjab weather
Rain, wind, and thunderstorms are likely to hit major cities including Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and numerous other districts during the afternoon.
Sindh weather
Sindh is expected to experience cold and cloudy weather in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, and other areas.
Heavy snowfall blankets Noshki and Qalat
Noshki and Qalat have received the first snowfall of the winter season, which has brought cold weather to the area.
In the area after the period of eight years, the snowfall has once again covered the mountains, which has created a scenic view as they were wrapped in a white blanket.
As per media reports, the lack of electricity has caused difficulties for local residents.
Meanwhile, Qalat city and its surrounding areas have been experiencing continuous snowfall since last night.
The snowfall has covered the entire region in white, significantly dropping temperatures and intensifying the winter chill.
