Press Release
Date: 12th
June, 2025 Time: 1730 PST
The Met office, Peshawar predicted that moist
currents are penetrating in most parts of the province and a westerly wave is
also likely to approach upper parts on 13th June, 2025. Under the influence of
these meteorological conditions:
Rain-thundershower/Duststorm (with isolated heavy falls/hailstorm) are
expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra,
Abbottabad, Malakand, Haripur, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera,
Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, D.I Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber,
Kurram, Orakzai and Waziristan from 13th to 16th June,
2025 with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and
advice:
• Wind/dust-thunderstorm/hailstorm and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels, etc.
•
Due to
severe heatwave conditions, general public especially children, women and
senior citizens are advised to take precautionary measures.
•
Avoid
exposure to direct sun light during the day time and stay hydrated.
•
Rising
temperatures in northern areas may enhance snowmelt rate during the forecast
period.
•
Judicious
use of water is requested in all fields of life.
•
Farmers
are advised to manage their crop activities accordingly.
Note:
• All concerned authorities are advised to remain
“ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation due to
severe heatwave conditions.
•
For
latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/
Spokesperson
Press Release
Date: 05th
June, 2025 Time: 1300 PST
The Met office, Peshawar predicted that high
pressure is likely to develop over the province on 07th June and is expected to
grip most parts from 08th June. Under the influence of these meteorological
conditions:
•
Day
temperatures are likely to remain 05 to 07°C above normal in Peshawar, Swabi,
Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Khyber,
Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, Chitral, Dir, Swat,
Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand,
Bajaur, Mohmand, from 07th to 12th June.
•
Duststorm/rain-thunderstorm
associated with gusty winds are expected over the province.
Possible Impacts and
advice:
•
Due to
severe heatwave conditions, general public especially children, women and
senior citizens are advised to take precautionary measures.
•
Avoid
exposure to direct sun light during the day time and stay hydrated.
•
Rising
temperatures in northern areas may enhance snowmelt rate during the forecast
period.
•
Judicious
use of water is requested in all fields of life.
•
Farmers
are advised to manage their crop activities accordingly.
Note:
• All concerned authorities are advised to remain
“ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation due to
severe heatwave conditions.
•
For
latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/
Spokesperson
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Date:
02nd June, 2025 Time: 17:50 PST
The
Met Office, Peshawar, informed that moist currents are continuously penetrating
into most parts of the province and a westerly wave is also likely to enter
upper parts on 02nd June (evening/night).
Under
the influence of this weather system:
Rain-thunderstorm/Duststorm (with isolated heavy falls/hailstorm) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, from 02nd to 09th June, 2025 with occasional gaps, while rain-thunderstorm/Duststorm (with isolated heavy falls/hailstorm) are expected in Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan from 03rd to 05th June, 2025 with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and
advice:
· Wind/dust-thunderstorm/hailstorm and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels, etc.
· Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities, keeping in view the weather conditions.
· General public is advised to take precautionary measures during the weather activity.
· Note:
All concerned authorities
are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation.
For latest
weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/Kp-W-W.html
Spokesperson
Press Release
Date:
26th May, 2025 Time: 02:30 PST
The
Met Office, Peshawar, informed that moist currents are continuously penetrating
into most parts of the province and a westerly wave is also likely to enter upper
parts on 27th May.
Under
the influence of this weather system:
Rain-thunderstorm/Duststorm (with isolated heavy falls/hailstorm) are
expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad,
Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan,
Charsadda, Nowshera Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat,
Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan from 27th to 31st
May, 2025 with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and
advice:
· Wind/dust-thunderstorm/hailstorm and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels, etc.
· Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities, keeping in view the weather conditions.
· General public is advised to take precautionary measures during the weather activity.
· Note:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid
any untoward situation.
For latest
weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/Kp-W-W.html
Spokesperson
Press Release
Date:
23th May, 2025 Time: 12:24 PST
The Met Office, Peshawar, informed that moist currents are continuously penetrating upper parts of the region and a westerly wave is also likely to enter upper parts of the province on 24th May.
Under
the influence of this weather
system:
Duststorm/Rain-thunderstorm (with isolated hailstorm) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan from 23rd (evening/night) to 24th May.
Possible Impacts and
advice:
· Wind/dust-thunderstorm/hailstorm and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels, etc.
· Prevailing heat waves conditions are likely to subside in upper parts during the forecast period.
· Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities (wheat harvesting), keeping in view the weather conditions.
· General public is advised to take precautionary measures during the weather activity.
· Note:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid
any untoward situation.
For latest
weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/Kp-W-W.html
Spokesperson
Press Release
Date: 19th May, 2025
Time: 18:00 PST
The Met Office Peshawar, predicted that a high-pressure is likely to persist most parts of the province during the current week. Under the influence of this weather condition:
The day temperatures (Maximum Temperatures) will likely remain 05 to 07°C above normal in the southern and central parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, from 20th to 24th May.
Duststorm/
gusty wind are likely at isolated places over plane areas due to excessive
heating during the forecast period.
Possible
Impacts and advice:
·
Due
to heatwave conditions in the country, the general public, especially children,
women and senior citizens, are advised to take precautionary measures.
·
Avoid
exposure to direct sunlight during the daytime and remain hydrated.
·
Keeping
in view the weather conditions, the farmers are advised to manage their crop
activities and take care of their livestock as well.
·
Rising
temperatures in upper areas may enhance the snowmelt rate during the forecast
period.
·
Judicious
use of water is requested in all fields of life.
Spokesperson
Date: 14th May, 2025
Time: 12:30 PST
The Met Office, Peshawar, predicted that a high-pressure weather system will likely grip most parts of the province on 15th May 2025. Under the influence of this meteorological condition:
The day temperatures (Maximum Temperatures) will likely remain 05 to 07°C above normal in the southern and central parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, from 15th to 19th May.
Afterwards, a westerly weather system is likely to enter most parts of the province on 19th May (evening/night). Under its influence, rain-wind/thunderstorm (isolated heavy falls/hailstorm) is expected in most parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa from 19th to 20th May.
Possible
Impacts and advice:
·
Due
to heatwave conditions in the country, the general public, especially children,
women and senior citizens, are advised to take precautionary measures.
·
Avoid
exposure to direct sunlight during the daytime and remain hydrated.
·
Keeping
in view the weather conditions, the farmers are advised to manage their crop
activities and take care of their livestock as well.
·
Rising
temperatures in upper areas may enhance the snowmelt rate during the forecast
period.
·
Judicious
use of water is requested in all fields of life.
Spokesperson
Press Release
Date:
07th May, 2025 Time: 13:00 PST
The Met Office, Peshawar, informed that a westerly weather system will likely affect most parts of the province from 07th (evening/night) to 12th May.
Under
the influence of this weather
system:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with isolated heavy fall/hailstorm) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan from 07th (evening/night) to 12th May with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and
advice:
· Wind/dust-thunderstorm/hailstorm and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels, etc.
· Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities (wheat harvesting), keeping in view the weather conditions.
· Note:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid
any untoward situation.
For latest weather
updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/Kp-W-W.html
Spokesperson
Press Release
Date:
29th April, 2025 Time: 1630 PST
Regional Met office, Peshawar informed that a
westerly low pressure system is likely to approach most parts of the region on
the 30th April. Under the influence of this weather system:
· Dust Storm/thunderstorm-rain (isolated heavy falls / hailstorm) is expected Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, North and South Waziristan districts from 30th April to 04th May with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and
advice:
· Wind-thunderstorm/hailstorm and lightning may
damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels etc.
· Farmers are advised to manage their crop
activities (wheat harvesting) keeping in view the weather conditions.
· Heatwave conditions are likely to subside over
most central and southern parts of the province from 01st May
onwards.
· Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take
necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/Kp-W-W.html
Spokesperson
Date: 25th April, 2025
Time: 11:30 PST
Met office, Peshawar has predicted that a high
pressure system is likely to approach upper atmosphere from 26th April, and
likely to grip most parts of the province on 27th April 2025. Under the
influence of such meteorological conditions:
·
Day
temperatures (Maximum Temperatures) are likely to remain 04 to 06°C above
normal in most districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa from 27th to 30th April 2025.
·
A
westerly weather system is likely to enter the province from 30th
April and rain-wind/thunderstorm (isolated heavy falls/hailstorm) is very
likely in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa from 30th April/01st May.
·
This
system will subside the heatwave conditions in the country from 01st May and
onwards.
Possible
Impacts and advises:
·
Due to heatwave conditions in the
country, general public especially children, women and senior citizens are
advised to take precautionary measures.
·
Avoid exposure to direct sun
light during the day time and remain
hydrated.
·
Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities (wheat harvesting) keeping
in view the weather conditions and take care of their
livestock as well.
·
Rising temperatures in northern
areas may enhance snowmelt rate,
especially from 27th April to 01st May.
·
Judicious use of water is
requested in all fields of
life.
·
Wind-dust storm/hailstorm and
lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and
solar panels in most parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on 30th April/01st May.
Note
All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation due to heatwave conditions.
For latest
weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
Date: 15th April, 2025 (17:50 PST)
Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar
predicted that a westerly system is likely to enter upper parts on 16th
(Evening), and likely to affect till 20th April. Under the influence of this
weather system:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with few heavy falls) are
expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad,
Battagram, Buner, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu,
Waziristan, Dra Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat and Tank districts from 16th
(evening/night) to 20th April with occasional gaps. Isolated hailstorm may also
occur during the forecast period
Possible
Impacts and advises:
·
Wind-duststorm
/hailstorm and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles,
trees, vehicles and solar panels etc.
·
Moderate to heavy rainfalls
may cause landslides/ slippery conditions on the roads in Chitral, Dir, Swat
Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Shangla during the forecast period.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast period.
Note
All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation due to heatwave conditions.
· For
latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
· Spokesperson
Date: 07th April, 2025 (04:15 PST)
Dust/Rains-wind/thunderstorm
is expected in northern (upper) parts of the country from 08th April
(Evening/Night) to 11th April with occasional gaps.
Regional Weather Forecasting Center
Peshawar predicted that a shallow westerly wave is likely to enter upper parts
of the region on 08th April (evening/ night) and may persist till 11th
April. Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with
isolated hail storm) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan,
Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kurram, Buner, Haripur, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda and Orakzai
districts from 08th April (Evening/night) to 11th April
with occasional gaps.
Duststorm/ gusty winds are also
expected in the plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Isolated hailstorm is also
expected during the period.
Possible Impacts and advisers:
·
Wind-duststrom
/hailstorm and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles,
trees, vehicles and solar panels etc.
·
Moderate to heavy
rainfalls may cause landslides/ slippery conditions on the roads in Chitral,
Dir, Swat Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Shangla during the forecast
period.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast period.
·
Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any
untoward situation during the forecast period.
·
For latest weather
updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
·
Spokesperson
Date: 24th March, 2025 (12:15 PST)
Rains-wind/thunderstorm
(snowfalls over the hills) is expected during the upcoming week with occasional
gaps.
Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar predicted that a strong westerly wave is likely to enter central and upper parts of the region on 25th March (evening/ night) and will persist till 27th March. Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall
over the hills) with few heavy falls/ hailstorm is expected in Chitral, Dir,
Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Bajaur,
Mohmand, Kurram, Haripur, Khyber,
Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda and Orakzai districts from 25th March (night) to 27th March with occasional gaps.
Rain-wind/thunderstorm is
expected in Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, D.I.Khan, North and
South Waziristan districts on 26th
& 27th March with
occasional gaps. Isolated hailstorm is also expected during the period.
Possible Impacts and advisers:
·
Wind-duststrom
/hailstorm and lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles,
trees, vehicles and solar panels etc.
·
Moderate to heavy
rainfalls may cause landslides/ slippery conditions on the roads in Chitral,
Dir, Swat Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Shangla during the forecast
period.
·
Heavy rain may
generate flash flood in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan and Mansehra on 26th
& 27th March.
·
Tourists and travelers
visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain extra cautious and may avoid
unnecessary traveling from 26th March to 27th March.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast period.
·
Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any
untoward situation during the forecast period.
·
For latest weather
updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
·
Spokesperson
Date: 1st March, 2025 (07:30 PST)
More
rains-wind/thunderstorm (snowfalls over the hills) predicted on 2nd & 3rd
March in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar predicted that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on 02nd March. Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm with few heavy (snow/rainfall over the hills) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, North and South Waziristan districts on 02nd March (night) to 04th March (afternoon).
Possible Impacts and advisers:
·
Moderate to few
heavy snowfall may cause road closure/slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan,
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Shangla during forecast
period.
·
Possibility of
landslide/ avalanche in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the period.
·
Tourists and
travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain extra cautious and
may avoid unnecessary traveling during the period.
·
Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any
untoward situation during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Date: 22nd February, 2025 (19:30 PST)
Rain-windstorm (snowfall
over hills) predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar predicted that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on 24th February, 2025 (evening/night) and may persist in upper parts till 02nd March, 2025. Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over hills) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, North and South Waziristan districts from 24th February (night) to 01st March with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advisers:
·
Moderate to few
heavy snowfall may cause road closure/slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan,
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Shangla during forecast
period.
·
Possibility of
landslide/ avalanche in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the period.
·
Tourists and
travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain extra cautious and
may avoid unnecessary traveling during the period.
·
Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any
untoward situation during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Date: 17th February, 2025 (04:30 PST)
Rain-windstorm (snowfall
over hills) predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar predicted that a westerly wave is likely to approach most parts of the country on 19th February, 2025. Under the influence of this weather system.
Rain-windstorm (snowfall over hills) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, North and South Waziristan districts from 19th to 20th February with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advisers:
·
Moderate to few
heavy snowfall may cause road closure/slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan,
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Shangla during forecast
period.
·
Possibility of
landslide/ avalanche in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the period.
·
Tourists and
travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain extra cautious and
may avoid unnecessary traveling during the period.
·
Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any
untoward situation during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Date: 17th January, 2024 (17:00 PST)
Rain-windstorm (snowfall
over hills) predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar predicted that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on 18th January. Under the influence of this weather system.
Rain-windstorm (snowfall over hills) is expected n Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, North and South Waziristan districts from 18th to 21st January with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advisers:
·
Moderate to few
heavy snowfall may cause road closure/slippery conditions in Naran, Kaghan, Chitral,
Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Manshera, Abbottabad and Shangla during forecast period.
·
Possibility of
landslide/ avalanche in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the period.
·
Tourists and
travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain extra cautious and
may avoid unnecessary traveling during the period..
Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any
untoward situation during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Rain-wind/thunderstorm with
heavy snowfall over the hills predicted in western and upper parts during first
week of January, 2025
Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that after a long dry period a frontal weather system is likely to enter western parts of the country on 01st January, 2025 (evening/ night) and may persist in upper parts till 06th January 2025.
Under the
influence of this weather system:
· Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with heavy snowfall over hills) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan,
Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand,
Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kurram,
Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, North and South Waziristan districts from 01th to 05th January with occasional gapes.
Possible Impacts and advisers:
·
Heavy Snowfall may
cause road closure/ Slippery condition in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra
and Abbottabad districts from 02nd to 06th January 2025.
·
Possibility of
landslide/ avalanche in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the period.
·
Tourists and
travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain extra cautious and
may avoid unnecessary traveling during the period.
·
Rain may be
beneficial for the standing crops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
·
Cold wave
condition likely to grip most parts of region followed by the wet spell.
·
Dense foggy
condition may develop in plains of the region after forecast period.
Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward
situation during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Date: 06th December
2024 15:30 PST
Cold wave/frost conditions
likely in the country during the week Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over hills)
also predicted in upper parts from 07th December, 2024 to 11th December 2024
Regional Weather Forecasting Center
Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to affect upper parts of the
province from 07th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024.
Under
the influence of this weather system:
·
A cold wave is likely to
affect most parts of the country from 08th to 14th December. Under the
influence of cold wave conditions, a significant drop in day and night
temperatures are predicted. Day temperatures are likely to drop (04-06) °C
below normal in in the province. Frost is also likely to develop over plains.
· Moderate rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Chitral, Upper & Lower Dir, Swat, Malakand, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad from 07th (night) & 08th (afternoon) and 10th (night) & 11th December (with occasional gaps).
· Light to moderate rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Khyber and Kurram districts from 07th (night) to 08th December.
Possible Impacts:
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast
particularly frost conditions.
·
Avoid long period
of outdoor exposure in cold and windy weather during night and morning hours.
·
Tourists and
travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain cautious during the
period.
Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any
untoward situation during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Press Release Date: 13th November
2024
Time 18:00 pst
Rain-wind/thunderstorm
(with snowfall over mountains) predicted in upper parts from 14th
(evening/night) to 16th November (morning), 2024.
Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to approach upper parts of the country on Thursday, the 14th November (Evening/Night) and may persist till Saturday (Morning), the 16th November, 2024 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Under the influence of this weather
system:
· Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over mountains) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai and Kohat districts.
· Isolated light rain-wind/thunderstorm is also expected in Peshawar, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, North & South Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts on 14th (evening/night)/15th November.
Possible Impacts:
·
Prevailing
smoggy conditions are likely to subside in plain areas of the province and air
quality conditions are likely to improve during the forecast period.
·
Dense
foggy conditions are likely to develop in the plain areas of the province
following the wet spell.
·
Rain may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas of Chitral,
Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad
districts during the forecast period.
·
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.
Spokesperson
Press Release Date: 04th October
2024
Time 13:30 pst
Regional Met office, Peshawar predicted that a westerly wave is
likely to approach upper parts of the province on 05th October.
Under the influence of these weather systems:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with isolated
heavy fall/hailstorm) are
expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra,
Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi,
Mardan, Nowshera and Charsadda districts from 05th to 08th October. While, rain-wind/thunderstorm in Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu,
Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan districts from 05th to 07th October with occasional gapes.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Moderate to Heavy
rains may increase flow in local nullas/streams in Galliyat, Mansehra,
Abbottabad, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand
and Khyber districts during the forecast period.
·
Landslides may
disrupt roads in the vulnerable points of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Galliyat
during the forecast period.
·
Windstorm and
lightning may affect damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses,
electric poles, bill boards, vehicles, and solar panels etc. during the
forecast period.
·
Farmers are advised
to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling according
to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet spell
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation. Any significant change will be updated accordingly.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
REGIONAL FORECASTING OFFICE, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Contact us: 091-9212410
Press Release Date: 20th September 2024
Time 18:00 pst
Regional Met office, Peshawar predicted that moist currents from Bay
of Bengal are likely to penetrate in upper parts from 25th
September. A westerly wave is also likely to approach upper parts on 26th
September. Under the influence of these weather systems:
Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated
heavy falls) are expected in
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad,
Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Nowshera,
Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat districts from 26th September (evening/night) to 01st October, while in Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat,
Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan districts from 27th September to 01st October with occasional gapes.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Heavy rains may
increase flow in local nullas/streams in Galliyat, Mansehra, Abbottabad,
Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Nowshera and
Swabi during the forecast period.
·
Landslides may
disrupt roads in the vulnerable points of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Galliyat
during the forecast period.
·
Windstorm and
lightning may affect damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses,
electric poles, bill boards, vehicles, and solar panels etc. during the
forecast period.
·
Farmers are advised
to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling
according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet
spell
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation. Any significant change will be updated accordingly.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
_________________________________________________________________________
Date: 01st September
2024
Time
16:00 pst
Regional Met office Peshawar informed that moist currents from Bay
of Bengal are likely to penetrate in the upper parts of the country from 02nd September.
A westerly wave is also likely to approach western parts of the country on 02nd
September. Under the influence of this weather system,
Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated
heavy falls) are expected in
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat,
Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Swabi,
Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Bannu, Lakki
Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan on
02nd & 03rd September with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Heavy rain may generate flash flooding in local mullahs/streams
of Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangla,
Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Tank, Lakki Marwat, D.I
Khan, North and South Waziristan during the forecast period.
·
Landslides may
disrupt roads at the vulnerable points of hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
during the spell.
·
Strong possibility
of “Glacier Lake Outburst Flood” in vulnerable locations of upper Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa.
·
Heavy
downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, weak structures
like roof/wall collapse of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles
and solar panels etc., during the period.
·
Farmers are advised
to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling
according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet
spell.
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
_________________________________________________________________________
Press Release Date: 23rd August 2024
(Issue Time: 1500PST)
Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated
heavy falls) are expected in
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat,
Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Swabi,
Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Bannu, Lakki
Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan from 26th to 28th August with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Heavy rain may
generate flash flooding in local mullahs/streams of Galliyat, Mansehra,
Kohistan, Chitral, Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi and
Peshawar during the forecast period.
·
Landslides may disrupt
roads at the vulnerable points of hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the
spell.
·
Heavy
downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, weak structures
like roof/wall collapse of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles
and solar panels etc., during the period.
·
Farmers are advised
to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling
according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet
spell.
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
Press Release
Date: 15th August 2024
(Issue Time: 1800PST)
Reginal Met office, Peshawar informed that low pressure weather system presently producing rains in upper parts is likely to move southward bringing strong monsoon currents from Arabian Sea to southern parts of the country from 16th evening/night. Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered
heavyfalls) are expected in
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat,
Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Swabi,
Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Bannu, Lakki
Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan from 16th to 20th August with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Heavy rain may
generate flash flooding in local mullahs/streams of Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan,
Chitral, Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi and Peshawar
during the forecast period.
·
Landslides may
disrupt roads at the vulnerable points of hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
during the spell.
·
Heavy
downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, weak structures
like roof/wall collapse of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles
and solar panels etc., during the period.
·
Farmers are advised
to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling
according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet
spell.
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Press release: Date:
12th August, 2024
Time: 1800 PST
More monsoon rain
predicted in the province from 14th (evening/night) to 18th
August with occasional gaps.
Reginal Met office, Peshawar informed that a low-pressure presently giving rain over northwestern parts of India is likely to move towards central parts of the country in next couple of days carrying strong moisture from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. A westerly wave is likely to approach upper parts on 15th August. Under the influence of these weather system:
· Rain-wind/thundershower
(with
scattered heavyfalls) are expected in Dir (Upper & Lower), Bajaur, Chitral (Upper
& Lower), Swat, Buner, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan (lower & upper),
Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda,
Nowshera, Mohmand, Peshawar, Khyber, Kohat Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Karak, Lakki
Marwat, South & North Waziristan, Bannu, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan
districts from 14th (evening / night) to 18th August with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Heavy rain may generate flash flooding in local mullahs/streams of
Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Mardan,
Swabi and Peshawar during the forecast period.
·
Landslides may disrupt roads at the vulnerable points of hilly areas of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the spell.
·
Heavy downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, weak
structures like roof/wall collapse of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill
boards, vehicles and solar panels etc., during the period.
·
Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the
weather forecast.
·
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage
their travelling according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward
situation during the wet spell.
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Press release: Date:
08th August, 2024
More monsoon rain predicted in the province from 09th
to 12th August with occasional gaps.
Regional Met office, Peshawar informed that strong monsoon currents are likely to penetrate from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in upper parts from 09th to 12th August. Under the influence of this weather system:
· Rain-wind/thundershower
(scattered
heavy with isolated very heavyfalls) are expected in Dir (Upper & Lower), Bajaur,
Chitral (Upper & Lower), Swat, Buner, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan (lower
& upper), Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan,
Charsadda, Nowshera, Mohmand, Peshawar, Khyber, Kohat Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai,
Karak, Lakki Marwat, South & North Waziristan, Bannu, Tank and Dera Ismail
Khan districts from 09th to 12th August with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Heavy rain may generate flash flooding in local mullahs/streams of
Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera,
Mardan, Swabi and Peshawar during the forecast period.
·
Landslides may disrupt roads at the vulnerable points of hilly areas of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the spell.
·
Heavy downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, weak
structures like roof/wall collapse of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill
boards, vehicles and solar panels etc., during the period.
·
Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the
weather forecast.
·
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage
their travelling according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward
situation during the wet spell.
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
REGIONAL FORECASTING OFFICE, KHYBER
PAKHTUNKHWA
Tel:
091-9212410
Press release: Date:
31st July, 2024
Torrential
monsoon rain predicted in the province from 01st to 06th August
with occasional Gaps.
Regional Met office, Peshawar informed that strong monsoon
currents are likely to penetrate from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in upper
parts from 31st July (night) and then in central and southern
parts from 02nd August. Under the influence of this weather
system:
· Rain-wind/thundershower (scattered heavy with isolated very
heavyfalls) are expected in Dir (Upper & Lower),
Bajaur, Chitral (Upper & Lower), Swat, Buner, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan
(lower & upper), Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi,
Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mohmand, Peshawar, Khyber, Kohat Hangu, Kurram,
Orakzai, Karak, Lakki Marwat, South & North Waziristan, Bannu, Tank and
Dera Ismail Khan districts from 01st (evening/night) to 06th August
with occasional gaps.
Possible
Impacts and advises:
· Torrential rain may generate flash
flooding in local mullahs/streams of Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan,
Chitral, Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Bannu, Kurram, Waziristan (North
& South), Orakzai, Khyber, Mohmand, Nowshera, Swabi and D.I Khan during the
forecast period.
· Heavy rainfall may cause urban flooding in
low lying areas of the province.
· Landslides may disrupt roads at the
vulnerable points of hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the spell.
· Heavy downpour/windstorm and lightning may
affect daily routines, weak structures like roof/wall collapse
of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles and solar
panels etc., during the period.
· Farmers are advised to manage their
activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
· Travelers and tourists are advised to remain
extra cautious and manage their travelling according to weather conditions and
avoid any untoward situation during the wet spell.
Note: All
concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures
to avoid any untoward situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
REGIONAL FORECASTING OFFICE, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Tel: 091-9212410
Press release: Date: July 26, 2024
Regional Met office, Peshawar informed that strong monsoon currents are likely to penetrate from Arabian Sea in upper parts from 27th July (night) and likely to penetrate central and southern parts from 29th July. Under the influence of this weather system:
· Rain-wind/thundershower
(with
isolated heavyfalls) are expected in Upper & Lower Dir, Bajaur, Chitral, Swat,
Buner, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad,
Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mohmand, Peshawar, Khyber, Kohat
Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Karak, Lakki Marwat, South & North Waziristan,
Bannu, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts from 28th to 31st
July with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Heavy rainfall may increase inflows in local nullahs/streams of
Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kurram,
Orakzai, Khyber, Mohmand, Nowshera and Swabi from 28th to 30th
July.
·
Heavy rainfall may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of the
province.
·
Landslides may disrupt roads at the vulnerable points of hilly areas of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the spell.
·
Heavy downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, weak
structures like roof/wall collapse of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill
boards, vehicles and solar panels etc during the period.
·
Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the
weather forecast.
·
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage
their travelling according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward
situation during the wet spell.
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
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Press release: Date: July 20, 2024
Regional Met office, Peshawar informed that strong monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate in upper parts from 22nd July. Under the influence of this weather system:
· Rain-wind/thundershower
(with few heavyfalls) are expected in Upper & Lower Dir, Bajaur, Chitral,
Swat, Buner, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra,
Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mohmand, Peshawar,
Khyber, Kohat Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Karak, Lakki Marwat, South & North Waziristan,
Bannu, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts from 22nd (evening)
to 24th July with
occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Heavy rainfall may increase inflows in local nullahs/streams of
Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kurram,
Orakzai, Khyber, Mohmand, Nowshera and Swabi on 23rd & 24th July.
·
Heavy rainfall may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of the
province on 23rd &24th July.
·
Landslides may disrupt roads at the vulnerable points of hilly areas of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the spell.
·
Heavy downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, weak
structures like roof/wall collapse of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill
boards, vehicles and solar panels etc during the period.
·
Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the
weather forecast.
·
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage
their travelling according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward
situation during the wet spell.
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
REGIONAL FORECASTING OFFICE, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Tel: 091-9212410
Press release: Date: 15th
July, 2024
More Monsoon Rains during the Week
with Occasional Gaps
Met office, Peshawar has informed that
moderate monsoon currents are likely to penetrate from Arabian Sea in the
region from 16th July, 2024.
Under the influence of this weather
system:
Rain-wind/thundershower are
expected in Dir (Upper & Lower), Chitral (Upper & Lower), Swat,
Kohistan (Upper & Lower), Malakand, Bajaur, Shangla, Battagram, Buner,
Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Torghar,
Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Noshehra, Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai,
Waziristan (North & South), Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Tank and Dera
Ismail Khan from 16th
(evening/night) to 21st
July with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
· Heavy fall may
increase inflows in local mullahs/streams of Galliyat, Manshera and Kohistan
from 17th to 19th July.
· Landslides may
disrupt roads at the vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the
spell.
· Heavy
downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, weak structures
like roof/wall collapse of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles
and solar panels etc. during the period.
· Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
· Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling
according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet
spell.
Note:
All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take
necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation.
For weather updates on daily basis please visit https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/
REGIONAL FORECASTING OFFICE, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Tel: 091-9212410
Press release: Date: July 08, 2024
Regional Met office, Peshawar informed that strong monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate in upper and central parts of the region from 10th July. Under the influence of this weather system:
· Rain-windstorm
/ thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) are expected in Upper & Lower
Dir, Bajaur, Chitral, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar,
Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera,
Mohmand, Peshawar, Khyber, Kohat Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Karak, Lakki Marwat,
South & North Waziristan, Bannu, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts
from 10th to 15th July with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Heavy rainfall may increase inflows in local nullahs/streams of
Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan.
·
Heavy rainfall may cause urban flooding in Peshawar and other cities of
the province.
·
Landslides may disrupt roads at the vulnerable points of hilly areas of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the spell.
·
Heavy downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, weak
structures like roof/wall collapse of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill
boards, vehicles and solar panels etc during the period.
·
Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the
weather forecast.
·
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage
their travelling according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward
situation during the wet spell.
Note: All concerned authorities are
advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward
situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
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Date: July 01, 2024
Vigorous Monsoon activity predicted in the
province during the week
(Torrential rainfall over the region may
cause devastating effects on daily routines)
Regional Met office
Peshawar informed that strong monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of
Bengal are likely to penetrate upper parts of the country from 03rd
July. Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm
(with scattered heavy to isolated very heavy falls) is expected in Abbottabad,
Mansehra, Haripur, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Shangla, Swat, Buner,
Malakand, Lower & Upper Dir, Chitral, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar,
Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Kohat, Karak,
Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, DI Khan, North & South Waziristan districts from
03rd
to 07th July with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Torrential rains may cause flash floods in local
nullah/streams of Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Shangla,
Swat, Dir and Chitral from 04th to 07th July.
·
Heavy falls may cause urban flooding in Peshawar and other
cities of the province.
·
Landslides may disrupt roads at the vulnerable points of
hilly areas of the province.
·
Heavy rainfall/windstorm and lightning may affect the
daily routines, orchards, loose structures like electric poles, vehicles, solar
panels, etc. during the period.
·
Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in
view the weather forecast.
·
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra
cautious and manage their travelling according to weather conditions and avoid
any untoward situation during the wet spell.
.Note: All
concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures
to avoid any untoward situation during the period.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
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Date: June 25, 2024
Rains predicted in the province from 28th
June to 01st July
Regional Met office, Peshawar informed
that monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are likely to
penetrate eastern parts of the country from 26th June and a low
pressure also lies over south of Indian Gujrat. Under the influence of this
weather system:
Rain
wind/thunderstorm with isolated heavy fall is expected in Chitral, Lower
& Upper Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar,
Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi,
Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Peshawar, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram,
Orakzai, Hangu, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, DI Khan, Tank, North &
South Waziristan districts from 28th June to 01st July with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Dust storm/windstorm and lightning may affect the daily
routines, standing crops, loose structures like electric poles, vehicles, solar
panels, etc. during the period.
·
Heavy rains may trigger landslides in the vulnerable
areas of the province.
.Note: All
concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures
to avoid any untoward situation during the period.
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Date: June 14, 2024
Wind/Thunderstorm-rains are predicted from
18th(evening/night) to 22nd June
· Met office informed
that moist currents from Arabian sea are likely to penetrate upper/central
parts of the country from 18th June. A Shallow westerly wave is also likely to
approach western parts of the country on 18th June. Under the influence of this
weather system:
· Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa: Thunderstorm-rain
is expected in Dir, Swat, Malakand, Bajaur, Kohistan, Chitral, Shangla,
Battagram, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat,
Hangu, Kurram and Waziristan on Friday (evening/night)/Saturday morning. Very
hot and dry weather is likely in southern parts of the province from 16th June
to 18th June. Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat,
Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Kohat,
Hangu, Karak, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan,
Swabi, Kurram, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan from 18th
June(night) to 22nd June with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Dust storm/windstorm and lightning may affect the daily
routines, standing crops, loose structures like electric poles, vehicles, solar
panels, etc. during the period.
·
The farmers are advised to manage the crops accordingly.
·
Heatwave conditions are likely to subside, however in
some southern districts day temperatures are likely to remain 02-05°C above
normal.
·
.Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and
take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the period.
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Press release: Date: June
03, 2024
Dust-thunderstorm rain predicted in the province from 04th June to 08th June,
2024
(heatwave conditions are likely to
subside during the week).
Regional Met office Peshawar informed that a shallow westerly wave
is likely to enter upper parts of the province on Tuesday (Evening/night) and
may persist during next 04 days.
Under the influence of this weather system:
Dust storm/thunderstorm rain is expected in Chitral, Dir (Upper
& Lower), Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Abbottabad, Mansehra,
Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Mohmand, Khyber,
Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat and Kurram districts from 04th June
(evening/night) to 08th June with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Dust storm/windstorm and lightning may affect the daily
routines, standing crops, loose structures like electric poles, vehicles, solar
panels, etc. during the period.
·
The farmers are advised to manage the crops accordingly.
·
Heatwave conditions are likely to subside, however in
some southern districts day temperatures are likely to remain 02-05°C above
normal.
·
.Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and
take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the period.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Press release: Date: May
27, 2024
Dust storm/thunderstorm associated with isolated rain predicted in the province
from 28th May to 01st June (Very hot weather conditions are likely
to subside).
Regional Met office Peshawar informed that a shallow westerly wave
is likely to affect the most parts of the region from 28th May
(evening/night).
Under the influence of this weather system:
Dust storm/thunderstorm associated with isolated rain is expected
in Chitral, Dir (Upper & Lower), Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur,
Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan,
Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat, Karak, Hangu, Orakzai,
Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan (North & South), Dera Ismail Khan
and Tank districts from 28th May (evening/night) to 01st June with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
·
Dust storm/windstorm and lightning may affect the daily
routines, standing crops, loose structures like electric poles, vehicles, solar
panels, etc. during the period.
·
The farmers are advised to manage the crops accordingly.
·
Very hot weather conditions are likely to subside from
28th May (evening), however in some southern districts day temperatures are
likely to remain 02-04°C above normal.
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and
take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the period.
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Date: May 16, 2024
Dust storm/thunderstorm-rain is expected in most parts from 16th
(evening) to 19th May
Heatwave conditions predicted in the
Province is likely from 21st to 27th May
Met office informed that a shallow westerly wave is likely to affect
the most parts of the province on 16th May (evening/night) and is
likely to persist up to 19th May. It is further informed that due to
the presence of high pressure in the upper atmosphere, heatwave conditions are
likely to develop over most parts of the region. Day temperatures are likely to
remain 04 to 06°C appreciably above normal from 21st to 27th
May.
Under the influence of this weather system:
Dust storm/thunderstorm with isolated rain is expected in Chitral,
Dir (Upper & Lower), Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Abbottabad,
Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Mohmand,
Khyber, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat, Karak, Hangu, Orakzai, Kurram,
Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan (North & South), Dera Ismail Khan and Tank
districts from 16th
(evening) to 19th May.
Possible Impacts and advises:
· The farmers are
advised to manage the crops accordingly.
· General public is
advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight.
· Judicious use of
water is requested from all aspects of life.
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and
take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the heatwave
spell.
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Date: May 07, 2024 Time of issue: 14:10 PST
Day
temperatures are likely to soar during the week
Rain-dust
storm/windstorm/thunderstorm predicted during the weekend
Regional Meteorological Centre Peshawar has informed that due to
prevailing high pressure in the upper atmosphere the day temperatures are
likely to increase over most parts of the province. A westerly wave is likely
to enter southern parts of the region on 09th May (evening/night)
and likely to grip most parts of the region on 10th & 11th
May. Under the influence of this weather system:
Ø
Day
temperatures are likely to remain 02-03°C slightly above normal from 08th to
10th May.
Ø
Rain-dust
storm/windstorm/thunderstorm is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir,
Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra,
Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan,
Nowshera, Charsadda, Peshawar, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu,
Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, DI Khan, Tank, North & South Waziristan
districts from 09th (evening/night) to 12th May (morning). Hailstorm is also
expected at isolated places during the period
Possible
Impacts and advises:
·
The farmers are advised to manage the watering of crops
and wheat harvesting accordingly.
·
General public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure
to direct sunlight.
·
Dust storm/windstorm/hailstorm and lightning may affect
daily routines, standing crops, loose structures like electric poles, vehicles
and solar panels etc during the period.
·
Soaring temperatures conditions are likely to subside
during the wet days.
Note: All
concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures
to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.
For latest weather updates
please visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
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Date: April 22, 2024 Time of issue: 16:30 PST
Rains-wind/thunderstorm
predicted during the week (with occasional gaps) in the Province.
Regional Meteorological Centre Peshawar has
informed that westerly wave is likely to enter western parts of the country on
24th April (night) and likely to grip most parts of the province on
25th April under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm (few heavy falls / hailstorm) with snowfall over high mountains is
expected in Chitral, Dir (Lower & Upper), Swat, Malakand, Buner, Shangla,
Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan,
Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Hangu, Orakzai,
Kohat, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Tank, DI Khan and Waziristan (North &
South) with occasional gaps from 25th (evening/night) to 29th April.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
· Moderate to isolated heavy rainfall may cause flash floods in local nullahs/streams of Dir, Swat, Chitral, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad on 27th & 28th April.
· Landslides in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts may affect the vulnerable points in the area during the wet spell.
· Windstorm/hailstorm & lighting may affect/damage human lives, standing crops, loose structures like electric poles, vehicles and solar panels etc.
· Farmers especially in wheat harvesting areas are advised to manage their crops keeping in view the weather conditions.
· Tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary travelling particularly from 26th to 29th April.
· Temperatures are likely to drop during the wet spell.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
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Date: April 15, 2024 Time of issue: 13:45 PST
More
Rains-wind/thunderstorm predicted during the week (with occasional gaps) in the
Province.
Regional Met Office Peshawar has informed
that another strong westerly wave is likely to enter western parts of the
country from 16th April (night) and likely to grip upper parts on 18th
April under the influence of this weather:
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm (few heavy, with isolated very heavy
falls) with snowfall over
high mountains is expected in Chitral, Dir (Lower & Upper), Swat,
Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Haripur, Kohistan, Torghar, Shangla, Buner and
Malakand, Waziristan (North & South), Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera
Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Karak, Khyber, Peshawar, Charsadda,
Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan and Kurram with occasional gaps from 17th (night) to 21st April.
Hailstorm is also expected at isolated places during the forecast period.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
· Heavy rainfall with isolated heavy snowfall may cause closure of roads in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and Khyber districts during the forecast period.
· Landslides in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts may affect the vulnerable points in the area during the wet spell.
· Wind-thunderstorm/hailstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, Vehicles and solar panels etc.
· Tourists are advised not to travel unnecessarily, while Farmers are advised to remain cautious about their crops.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Press release:
Date: April 08, 2024 Time of issue: 14:00 PST
Rainfall
with Windstorm/Thunderstorm predicted in the province.
Met Office has informed that a westerly
weather system is likely to enter upper parts of the country from 10th
April followed by another strong westerly wave on 12th April that may
grip most parts of the country on 13th April and persist till 15th
April. Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm is expected in
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner and
Malakand from 10th to 15th April with occasional
gaps while, Waziristan, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur,
Mohmand, Karak, Khyber, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan and Kurram
with occasional gaps from 12th to 15th April. Isolated
heavy fall and hailstorm is also expected from 13th to 15th
April.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
· Heavy rainfall with isolated heavy snowfall may cause closure of roads in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and Khyber districts during the forecast period.
· Landslides in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts may affect the vulnerable points in the area during the wet spell.
· Wind-thunderstorm/hailstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, Vehicles and solar panels etc.
· Tourists are advised not to travel unnecessarily, while Farmers are advised to remain cautious about their crops.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Press release:
Date: March 26, 2024 Time of issue: 14:00 PST
Rainfall/snowfall
with Windstorm/Thunderstorm predicted in the province.
Met Office has informed that a westerly weather
system is likely to enter the south western parts of the region on 27th
March and likely to grip most parts on 28th March and likely to
persist till 31st March. Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm (snowfall over
the mountains) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra,
Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, North & South Waziristan, Kohat, Lakki
Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Malakand, Mohmand, Karak, Khyber,
Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan and Kurram with occasional gaps
from 27th to 31st March. Isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall
and hailstorm is also expected on 29th & 30th March.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
· Heavy rainfall with isolated heavy snowfall may cause closure of roads in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and Khyber districts during the forecast period.
· Landslides in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and Khyber districts may affect the vulnerable points in the area during the wet spell.
· Wind-thunderstorm/hailstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, Vehicles and solar panels etc.
· Tourists are advised not to travel unnecessarily, while Farmers are advised to remain cautious about their crops.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Date: March 08, 2024 Time of issue: 14:00 PST
Rainfall/snowfall
with Windstorm/Thunderstorm & Isolated Hailstorm predicted in most parts of
the province.
Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, Peshawar has informed that a
westerly wave is likely to enter Balochistan on 09th March and likely
to approach western parts of Khyber PK on 10th March (evening/night)
and may persist on upper parts of the province on 11th March.
Another relatively strong westerly wave in quick succession is likely to enter
western parts of the country on 12th March (evening/night) and may
persist over upper parts of the country until 14th March.
Under the influence of these weather systems:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (Snowfall over the hills) is expected in
Chitral, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand,
Abbottabad, Mansehra, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan,
Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu Kohat, Karak,
Lakki Marwat, Bannu North & South Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan and Tank
districts on 10th March (evening/night) & 11th
March and from 12th March (evening/night) to 14th
March. Isolated heavy rain (heavy snowfall) and
hailstorm is also expected on 13th & 14th March.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
· Heavy rain with isolated heavy snowfall may cause closure of roads in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and Khyber districts on 13th & 14th March.
· Landslides in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and Khyber districts may affect the vulnerable points in the area during the wet spell.
· Wind-thunderstorm/hailstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, Vehicles and solar panels etc.
· Tourists are advised not to travel unnecessarily, while Farmers are advised to remain cautious about their crops.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
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Date: February 27, 2024 Time of issue: 15:00 PST
Torrential
Rainfall/Heavy snowfall with Windstorm/Thunderstorm & Isolated Hailstorm predicted
in most parts of the province from 29th February to 03rd
March. Heavy Rainfall may generate flash floods/Heavy snowfall may disrupt
daily life in vulnerable areas
Heavy to extremely heavy widespread rain with
windstorm/thunderstorm (Heavy snowfall over the hills) is expected in Chitral,
Upper Dir, Lower Dir Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand,
Abbottabad, Mansehra, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan,
Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu Kohat, Karak,
Lakki Marwat, Bannu North & South Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan and Tank
districts from 29th Feb to 03rd March. Isolated hailstorm
is also likely to occur during the period.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
·
Heavy rain/snowfall may
cause landslides and closure of roads in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan,
Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts.
· Heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding in hill torrents and local nullah’s as well as urban flooding in main cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period.
· Wind-thunderstorm / hailstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, Vehicles and solar panels etc.
· Farmers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the spell.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
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Rain-Wind/Thunderstorm
(Snowfall over the hills) with isolated Hailstorm predicted in the province
from 25th to 27th February, 2024
Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, Peshawar informed that a
westerly wave is likely to approach on 25th night in the region.
Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) 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, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak,
Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, DI Khan, North & South Waziristan
districts with occasional gaps.
Isolated hailstorm/ heavy rain fall may also occur during the period.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
·
Heavy rain/snowfall may
cause landslides and closure of roads in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan,
Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts.
· Wind-thunderstorm / hailstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, Vehicles and solar panels etc.
· Farmers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the spell.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
Press release:
Date: February 15, 2024 Time of issue: 1430 PST
Rain-Wind/Thunderstorm
(Snowfall over the hills) with isolated Hailstorm predicted in the province
from 18th to 20th February, 2024
Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, Peshawar informed that a
strong westerly wave is likely to approach on 18th in the region.
Under the influence of this weather system:
Moderate to heavy rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills)
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, Orakzai, Hangu,
Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, DI Khan, North & South Waziristan
districts. Isolated hailstorm may also occur during the period.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
·
Heavy rain/snowfall may
cause landslides and closure of roads in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan,
Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts.
· Wind-thunderstorm / hailstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, Vehicles and solar panels etc.
· Farmers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the spell.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
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Date: January 30, 2024 Time of issue: 1415 PST
More
rain with isolated heavy rain/snow predicted in the province from 31st
Jan to 04th Feb, 2024
Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, Peshawar informed that a
westerly wave is affecting the province and may persist until 04th February.
Under the influence of this weather system:
Moderate to heavy rain/ snowfall over the hills is expected
in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan,
Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera,
Peshawar, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Kohat, Bannu,
Lakki Marwat, Tank, DI Khan, North & South Waziristan districts, with
occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
·
Moderate to isolated heavy
rain/snowfall may cause landslides in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan,
Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra and
Abbottabad districts, on 31st January & 01st
February.
· Tourists are advised to remain
cautious during the wet spell.
· Rain may be beneficial for the standing crops.
NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to
remain ALERT during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
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Date:
January 12, 2024 Time of issue: 1615 PST
No
significant weather is expected during the next week
Regional Meteorological Centre, Peshawar informed that due to
stable weather conditions, cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of
the province during the next week. Dense foggy conditions in patches are also
likely in plain areas of the province, while frost is also expected in most
parts of the of the province.
Light rain (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected
in Chitral and surround areas on 13th, 16th, and 17th January.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
·
Rain fed areas will remain
under water stress condition, general public is advised to use the water
judiciously.
·
Travelers
are advised to remain cautious and avoid necessary travelling during foggy
days.
·
Due to foggy conditions in
plain areas day temperatures are likely to remain 4 to 6 ℃ below normal.
·
Exposure
to a foggy environment may cause health issues.
NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT
during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
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Press
release:
Date: January 03, 2024 Time of issue: 1530 PST
Dense Foggy
Conditions Over Plains Whereas Cold Wave Conditions Over Mountainous Areas
in the
Province are likely to Continue in the Coming Few Days
Moderate to dense foggy conditions
are very likely to continue over plains including Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan,
Swabi, Nowshera, Haripur, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail
Khan, Tank as well as over Motorway (M1) and Highways whereas, cold
wave conditions are also very likely to continue over mountainous areas
including Chitral, Dir (Upper & Lower), Swat, Malakand, Shangla, Bunner,
Abbottabad, Battagram, Kohistan, Mansehra, Torghar, Hangu districts etc.
Possible Impacts and Advises:
·
Day
temperatures (Maximum Temperatures) are likely to drop from 3 to 5℃ due to
foggy conditions.
·
Travelers
are advised to remain cautious and avoid necessary travelling during foggy
days.
·
Flight,
Railways and Highways/Motorways operations may be disrupted.
·
Exposure
to a foggy environment may cause health issues.
NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT
during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Oct 12, 2023 Time of
issue: 17:45 PST
Rain-wind/Thunderstorm
(snow over mountains) from 13th to 17th October with occasional gaps
Regional
Meteorological Office, Peshawar informed that a westerly system is
likely to enter upper parts in the evening/night on 13th October and
likely to catch the upper/central parts on 14th (night). Under the influence of
this weather system:
· Rain-wind/thunderstorm
(moderate to isolated heavy falls) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand,
Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Swabi, Khyber, Mohmand, Bajaur,
Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kurram, Kohat, Hangu, Orakzai, Bannu,
Karak, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan from 13th
(evening/night) to 17th with occasional gaps.
·
Moderate to heavy snowfall
is also expected at scattered places over high mountains of the province during
the period.
· Isolated hailstorm is likely over plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period.
Impacts and
Advises:
· Moderate to heavy falls may increase water flows in the local nullahs and streams of Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Mardan, Charsadda, Swabi, Peshawar, Kohat & Abbottabad during the spell.
· The weather system may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra and Abbottabad.
· Hailstorm may cause injuries to people and cattle at open places; loose structures, vehicles, and crops.
· Wind-thunderstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, trees etc.
· Temperatures are likely to drop significantly.
·
Farmers
are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Tourists
and travelers are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation
during the wet spell.
·
General
Public is advised to stay at safe places during wind-hail storm/lightning/rains.
·
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT and to take necessary precautionary
measure during the forecast period.
For latest updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk
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Date: Sep 28, 2023 Time of issue: 16:30 PST
Rain-wind/thunderstorm
predicted in Khyber PK from Thursday (evening/night) to Saturday
Regional
Meteorological Office, Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to
enter upper parts of the country on Thursday (evening/night). Under the
influence of this weather system:
· Rain/wind-thunderstorm
(with isolated heavy falls, and snowfall over high mountains) is expected in
Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan,
Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Bajaur, Mohmand, and Khyber
districts, from Thursday (evening/night) to Saturday, with occasional gaps.
· Rain/wind-thunderstorm (with isolated hailstorm) is expected in Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Kurram, Hangu, Orakzai, Kohat, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, North & South Waziristan, Tank and DI Khan districts, on Thursday (evening/night) & Friday, with occasional gaps.
Impacts and
Advises:
· Landslides is likely to trigger in the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the wet spell.
·
Farmers
are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
· Temperatures are likely to drop significantly.
·
Tourists
and travelers are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation
during the wet spell.
·
Wind-thunderstorm
may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, trees etc.
· Hailstorm may cause injuries to people and cattle at open places; loose structures, vehicles, and crops.
·
General
Public is advised to stay at safe places during wind-hail
storm/lightning/rains.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT and to take necessary precautionary
measure during the forecast period.
For latest updates,
kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk
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Date: Sep 18, 2023 Time of issue: 15:30 PST
Rain-wind/Thunderstorm
predicted in Khyber PK is extended up to 21st September with occasional
gaps
Regional
Met Office, Peshawar informed that light to moderate monsoon currents, in view
of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) presents, over Southeast of Rajasthan (India) and
its likely south-westwards' movement during next 48 hours, are penetrating in
Khyber PK, until 21st September, 2023. Under the influence of this:
Rain/wind-thundershower
is expected in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan,
Shangla, Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mardan,
Swabi, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat,
Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, North & South Waziristan, Tank and DI
Khan districts from 18th (evening/night) to 21st September with occasional
gaps.
Impacts and
Advises:
·
Landslides
is likely to trigger in the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the wet
spell.
·
Farmers
are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Tourists
and travelers are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation
during the wet spell.
·
Wind-thunderstorm
may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, trees etc.
·
General
Public is advised to stay at safe places during wind-storm/lightning/heavy
rains.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT and to take necessary precautionary
measure during the forecast period.
For latest
updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk
Spokesperson
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Date: Sep 13, 2023 Time of issue: 13:30 PST
Rain-wind/Thunderstorm
predicted from 15th to 20th September with Occasional Gaps
Regional Met
Office, Peshawar informed that moderate monsoon currents from Bay of Bengal
are likely to penetrate in upper parts of the country from 15th
(evening/night). A westerly wave is also likely to enter in these areas on 16th
September. Under the influence of this:
Rain/wind-thunderstorm (with
few moderate to isolated heavy falls) is expected in Chitral, Upper and
Lower Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad,
Haripur, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Kurrum Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Bajaur,
Khyber, Mardan and Swabi from 15th (evening/night) to 20th September with
occasional gaps.
Rain/wind-thunderstorm is also expected in Lakki Marwat,
Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Waziristan, from 16th (evening/night) to
18th September with occasional gaps.
Impacts and Advises:
·
Moderate
to heavy rains may increase the water flows in the local Nullahs/streams of
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Swabi, and
Mardan districts from 15th
to 20th September
.
·
Moderate
to heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of the province from
15th to 20th September .
·
Landslides
is likely to trigger in the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the wet
spell.
· Dam operators are advised to manage reservoirs levels accordingly during the wet spell.
· Prevailing hot and very humid conditions are likely to subside during the spell.
·
Farmers
are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Tourists
and travelers are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward situation
during the wet spell.
·
Wind-thunderstorm
may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, trees etc.
·
General
Public is advised to stay at safe places during wind-storm/lightning/heavy
rains.
NOTE:
All concerned authorities
are advised to remain ALERT and to take necessary precautionary measure during
the forecast period.
For latest
updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk
Spokesperson
Date: August 21, 2023
Time of issue: 21:30 PST
More Monsoon
Rains with occasional gaps predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 23rd to 27th
August, 2023
Regional
Met Office, Peshawar informed that moderate monsoon winds from Arabian Sea are
likely to penetrate in upper parts of the country from 22nd August
(evening/night) . A westerly weather is also likely to enter upper parts on 23rd August. Under the influence of
these systems:
·
Rain/wind-thundershower (with few moderate to heavy falls) is expected in Chitral,
Dir (Upper & Lower), Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Kohistan, Battagram,
Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Peshawar,
Charsadda, Mohmand, Bajaur, Khyber, Kohat, Karak, Orakzai, Hangu, and Kurram
districts from 23rd to 27th August with occasional gaps.
·
Rain/wind-thundershower is also expected in Lakki Marwat, Bannu,
Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Waziristan (North & South) districts from 24th to 26th August with occasional gaps.
·
Impacts and
Advises:
·
Moderate
to heavy rains may increase the water flows in the local Nullahs/streams of
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Swabi, and
Mardan districts from 23rd
to 25th August.
·
Moderate
to heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of the province from
23rd to 26th August .
·
Landslides
is likely to trigger in the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the wet
spell.
· Dam operators are advised to manage reservoirs levels accordingly during the wet spell.
· Prevailing hot and very humid conditions are likely to subside during the spell.
·
Farmers
are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Tourists
and travelers are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward
situation during the wet spell.
·
Wind-thunderstorm
may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, trees etc.
·
Public
is advised to stay at safe places during wind-storm/lightning/heavy rains.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT and to take necessary precautionary
measure during the forecast period.
For latest
updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk
Spokesperson
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Date: August 11, 2023
Time of issue:
20:30 PST
More Monsoon
Rains with occasional gaps predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 13th to 16th
August, 2023
Regional
Met Office, Peshawar informed that moderate monsoon winds from Arabian Sea are
penetrating in upper parts of the country. A westerly weather is also likely to
approach upper parts on
13th August. Under the influence of these systems:
·
Rain/wind-thundershower (with few moderate to heavy falls) is expected in Chitral,
Dir (Upper & Lower), Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Kohistan, Battagram,
Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Peshawar,
Charsadda, Mohmand, Bajaur, Khyber, Orakzai and Kurram districts from 13th (evening/night) to 16th August, 2023
with occasional gaps.
·
Rain/wind-thundershower is also expected in Hangu, Kohat, Karak,
Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Waziristan (North & South)
districts from 14th to 16th August,
2023 with occasional gaps.
Impacts and
Advises:
·
Heavy
rains may increase the water flow in the local Nullahs and streams of Chitral,
Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Manshera, Abbottabad, Swabi, Mardan,
Peshawar districts during the forecast period.
·
Moderate
to heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of the province
during the period.
·
Landslides
is likely to trigger in the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the wet
spell.
·
Farmers
are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Tourists
and travelers are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward
situation during the wet spell.
·
Wind-thunderstorm
may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, trees etc.
·
Public
is advised to stay at safe places during wind-storm/lightning/heavy rains.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT and to take necessary precautionary
measure during the forecast period.
For latest
updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk
Spokesperson
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Date: August 01, 2023
Time of issue: 15:30 PST
More Monsoon
Rains Predicted In Most Parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa During the Week
Regional
Met Office, Peshawar informed that monsoon winds from Arabian Sea are likely to
penetrate in the province during the current week. A westerly weather system is
also likely to interact with the monsoon weather system. Under the influence of these
systems:
·
Rain/wind-thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Chitral,
Dir (Upper & Lower), Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Kohistan, Battagram,
Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Peshawar,
Charsadda, Mohmand, Bajaur and Khyber districts from 02nd (evening/night) to 07th August, 2023
with occasional gaps.
·
Rain/wind-thundershower is also expected in Kurram, Orakzai,
Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Karak, Tank, Waziristan
(North & South) districts from 04th
(evening/night) to 07th August, 2023 with occasional gaps.
Impacts and
Advises:
·
Heavy
rains may increase the water flow in the local Nullahs and streams of Chitral,
Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Manshera, Abbottabad, Swabi, Mardan,
Peshawar districts during the forecast period.
·
Heavy
rainfall may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of the province during the
period.
·
Landslides
is very likely to trigger in the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the
wet spell.
·
Farmers
are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Tourists
and travelers are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward
situation during the wet spell.
·
Wind-thunderstorm
may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, trees etc.
·
Public
is advised to stay at safe places during wind-storm/lightning/heavy rains.
NOTE:
All concerned
authorities are advised to remain ALERT and to take necessary precautionary
measure during the forecast period.
For latest
updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk
Spokesperson
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Date: 27th July,
2023
Time of issue: 1500 hrs PST
Vigorously Monsoon Activity likely in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa during next three days with occasional gaps
Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar, informed that
monsoon currents from Arabian sea are continuously penetrating in the country.
A westerly wave is also present over upper and central parts of the country.
Under the influence of these weather systems:
· Rain/wind-thundershower
(with
isolated to scattered heavy falls) is expected in Abbottabad,
Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Shangla, Chitral, Lower &
Upper Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Peshawar,
Charsadda, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki
Marwat, North & South Waziristan, Tank and DI Khan districts from 27th
(night) to 30th, July with occasional gaps.
Impacts
and Advises:
·
Heavy rains may
cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi,
Nowshera, Charsadda, Abbottabad & DI Khan during 27th (night) to 29th,
July.
·
Heavy rains may
generate flash flooding in Swat, Buner, Chitral, Dir, Shangla, Kohistan,
Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram, Orakzai and Khyber districts
during 27th (night) to 29th, July.
·
Heavy rains may
trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Swat, Chitral, Dir, Shangla,
Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and Khyber districts
during the wet spell.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward situation
during the wet spell.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Wind-thunderstorm
& heavy falls may damage loose structure like electric poles, sign boards,
solar panels etc.
·
General public
is advised to stay at safe places during Wind storm/lightening/heavy falls.
NOTE:
All concerned authorities are particularly advised to remain 'ALERT' and to take necessary precautionary measure during the forecast period.
For latest updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
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REGIONAL FORECASTING OFFICE, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA Tel: 091-9212410
Press
Release:
Date: 24th July, 2023
Time of issue: 16:00
PST
Monsoon Rains are likely to continue in
coming days with occasional gaps.
Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar, informed that
monsoon currents from Bay of Bengal and Arabian sea. A fresh
Westerly wave is also to enter upper parts of the region from 25th July. Under
the influence of this, the weather will be as follows.,
· Rain/wind-thundershower
(with
few heavy falls)
is expected in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan,
Shangla, Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mardan,
Swabi, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat,
Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, North & South Waziristan, Tank and DI
Khan districts from 25th to 30th, July with occasional gaps.
Impacts
and Advises:
·
Heavy rain may
cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi,
Nowshera, Charsadda, Abbottabad & DI Khan.
·
Heavy rains may
generate flash flooding in Swat, Chitral, Dir, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar,
Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram, Orakzai and Khyber districts during the wet
spell.
·
Heavy rains may
trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Swat, Chitral, Dir, Shangla,
Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and Khyber districts
during wet spell.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward situation
during the wet spell.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Wind-thunderstorm
& heavy falls may damage loose structure like electric poles, sign boards,
solar panels etc.
·
General
public is advised to stay at safe places during Wind storm/lightening/heavy
falls.
NOTE:
All concerned authorities are particularly advised to remain 'ALERT' and to take necessary precautionary measure during the forecast period.
For latest updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
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REGIONAL FORECASTING OFFICE, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA Tel: 091-9212410
Press
Release:
Date:21st July, 2023
Time of issue:
18:00 PST
Monsoon Rains are likely to continue in
coming days.
Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar, informed that
monsoon currents from Bay of Bengal are continuously
penetrating in the country and a Westerly trough is also affecting
upper parts of the country and are likely to persist for the next few days.
Under the influence of these weather systems:
· Rain-thundershower/wind
(with
heavy to very heavy falls) are expected in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram,
Kohistan, Torghar, Shangla, Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Swat, Buner, Bajaur
Malakand, Mohmand, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Khyber,
Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, North & South
Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts from 22nd to 26th July,
2023 with occasional gaps.
Impacts
and Advises:
·
Heavy rain may
cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi,
Nowshera, Charsadda & D.I.Khan and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable
areas of Swat, Chitral, Dir, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra,
Abbottabad, Kurram and Khyber districts during the forecast period.
·
Heavy rain may
cause flash flooding in Swat, Chitral, Dir, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram,
Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram, Orakzai and Khyber districts.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward situation
during the spell.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Wind-thunderstorm
& heavy falls may damage loose structure like electric poles, sign boards,
solar panels etc.
·
General
public is advised to stay at safe places during Wind-thunderstorm & heavy
falls.
NOTE:
All concerned authorities are particularly advised to remain 'ALERT' and to take necessary precautionary measure during the forecast period.
For latest updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: 17th July, 2023
Time of issue:
14:15 PST
More Monsoon Rains Predicted During the Week.
Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar, informed that
monsoon currents from Arabian sea are likely to penetrate in upper and central
parts of the country from 18th July (night) which are likely to intensify on
19th July. Under the influence of these weather systems:
· Rain/wind-thundershower
(with
heavy falls)
is expected in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar,
Shangla, Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur,
Mohmand, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai,
Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, North & South Waziristan, Tank
and Dera Ismail Khan districts from 18th July (night) to 23rd July, 2023
with occasional gaps.
Impacts
and Advises:
·
Heavy rain may
cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi,
Nowshera, Charsadda and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Swat,
Chitral, Dir, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad,
Kurram and Khyber districts during the forecast period.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward situation
during the wet spell.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Dust
storm/wind-thunderstorm & heavy falls may damage loose structure like
electric poles, sign boards, solar panels etc.
·
General
public is advised to stay at safe places during Dust storm/wind-thunderstorm
& heavy falls.
NOTE:
All concerned authorities are particularly advised to remain 'ALERT' and to take necessary precautionary measure during the forecast period.
For latest updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: 11th
July, 2023 Time of issue: 15:15 PST
More Monsoon Rains predicted in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa from 13th to 17th, July 2023 with occasional gaps.
Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar, informed that
monsoon currents from Arabian sea are likely to penetrate in upper and central
parts of the country from 12th July (evening) which are likely to intensify on
14th July. A westerly wave is expected to enter upper parts of the country on
14th July (evening/night). Under the influence of these weather systems:
· Rain/wind-thundershower
(with
few heavy falls)
is expected in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar,
Shangla, Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur,
Mohmand, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai,
Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, North & South Waziristan, Tank
and Dera Ismail Khan districts from 13th July (evening/night) to 17th
July, 2023 with occasional gaps.
Impacts
and Advises:
·
Heavy rain may
cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera,
Charsadda and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Swat, Chitral,
Dir, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and
Khyber districts during the forecast period.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward situation
during the wet spell.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
Dust
storm/wind-thunderstorm & heavy falls may damage loose structure like
electric poles, sign boards, solar panels etc.
·
General
public is advised to stay at safe places during Dust storm/wind-thunderstorm
& heavy falls.
NOTE:
All concerned authorities are particularly advised to remain 'ALERT' and to take necessary precautionary measure during the forecast period.
For latest updates, kindly visit: https://rmckpk.pmd.gov.pk/KP-P-W.HTML
Spokesperson
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: 02nd
July, 2023 Time of issue:- 17:00PST.
Monsoon Rains predicted in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa from 03rd July to 08th July 2023 with occasional
gaps.
Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar, informed that moist
currents are penetrating in upper parts of the country from Arabian sea
and a westerly wave is also likely to enter in upper parts of the country on
03rd July, 2023 (evening/night).
Under the influence of this weather system:
· Rain/wind-thundershower
(with few heavy falls/hailstorm) is expected in Abbottabad,
Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Shangla, Chitral, Upper &
Lower Dir, Swat, Bunner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda,
Nowshera, Peshawar, Khyber, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Orakzai and
Kurram districts, from 03rd July (evening/night) to 08th July, 2023 with
occasional gaps.
· Rain/wind-thundershower
with isolated heavy falls is also expected in Karak, Tank, D.I.Khan, North &
South Waziristan districts from 05th July to 08th July, 2023.
Possible
Impacts:
·
Heavy rain fall
may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi,
Nowshera, Charsadda and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Swat,
Abbottabad, Mansehra, Balakot, Kohistan, Torghar, Chitral, Lower and Upper Dir
(hilly areas) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, from 04th to 07th July, 2023.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during
the forecast period.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
·
During the dust
storm/wind-thunderstorm & heavy falls the loose structure like electric
poles, sign boards, solar panels etc may damage and general public is advised
to stay at safe places during the period.
NOTE: All concerned authorities are particularly
advised to remain 'ALERT' during the forecast period.
Spokesperson
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Date:
22nd June, 2023, Time: 18:00 PST
Pre-Monsoon Rains with dust
thunderstorm predicted in upper and central parts from 25th to 30th June with
occasional gaps (Prevailing Heat wave conditions are likely to subside from
25th June).
Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar, informed that moist
currents are penetrating in upper and central parts of the country from Arabian
sea and a westerly wave is likely to enter in upper parts of the country on
25th June. Under the influence of this weather system:
· Rain/wind-thundershower
(with few heavy falls) 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, Bannu, Lakki Marwat districts from 25th June to
30th June with occasional gaps.
· Rain/wind-thundershower
(with few heavy falls) is expected also in Karak, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, North
& South Waziristan districts from 26th to 29th June.
Possible Impacts:
·
Prevailing heat
wave conditions are likely to subside during the forecast period.
·
Heavy rain fall
may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Peshawar on 26th and 27th
of June, and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Swat,
Abbottabad, Mansehra, Balakot, Kohistan, Chitral, Lower and Upper Dir of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa.
·
Travelers and
tourists are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during
the forecast period.
·
Farmers are
advised to manage their agricultural activities keeping in view the weather
forecast.
·
During the dust
storm/wind-thunderstorm & heavy falls the loose structure like electric
poles, sign boards, solar panels etc may damage and general public is advised
to stay at safe places during dust thunderstorm and heavy showers.
NOTE:
All concerned authorities are particularly advised to remain 'ALERT' during the
forecast period.
Spokesperson
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE :- 19TH
JUNE 2023.
TIME OF ISSUE :- 1800 PST
Temperatures are likely to raise gradually in most
parts of the province during the week. Heat wave like conditions may
develop (especially in southern & central) parts of the
Province.
Regional Weather Forecasting Center
Peshawar informed that due to high pressure in the upper atmosphere the
day temperatures are likely to increase gradually in most parts especially
in southern & central parts of the province from 20th to 24th
june,2023.
·
Day
temperatures are likely to remain 03-05°C above normal in the province.
·
Occasional
dust/thunderstorm with rain at isolated places (in pockets) is expected in the
province during the period.
Possible impacts
:
·
Due
to rise in temperature power and water demand will increase in the coming days.
·
Farmers
are advised to manage the watering of crop accordingly.
·
General
public are advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight.
Note:-
Judicious use of water is requested in all aspects of life.
Spokesperson
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date 12th JUNE, 2023,
TIME of issue : 1800
pST
Wind-Dust/Thunderstorm-Rain
with isolated heavy falls & hailstorm is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
during 13th June to 18st June, 2023 with occasional gaps.
Regional
Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is also likely to enter in upper parts of the
country on 14th June (Wednesday). 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
Tuesday, 13th to Wednesday 14th June.
· More
rain-dust/thunderstorm with a few hailstorms (Isolated heavy falls) 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 15th to 18th June with
occasional gaps.
·
· Possible Impacts:
o Dust storm / wind storm & hailstorm may
cause damage to loose structure and standing crops in the province.
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.
o 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
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date 26th May, 2023,
TIME of issue : 1700
pst
More
Wind-Dust/Thunderstorm-Rain with isolated heavy falls & hailstorm is
expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 28th May to 31st 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 28th May, 2023 and likely to spread over most parts
of the province on Monday, the 29th May, 2023 and likely to persist
until Wednesday, the 31st 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, 28th to 31st , 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 28th
to 31st 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.
o 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
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
Spokesperson
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
Spokesperson
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
20th
March 2023 Time: 15:00 PST
Rain-Thunderstorm/Wind
(with heavy falls) predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 21st to
24th, 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.
Spokesperson
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
14th March
2023 Time: 13:00 PST
Rain-thunderstorm/Wind with hailstorm predicted in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa during 16th to 20th, March 2023.
Regional Weather
Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to approach
western parts of the country on Thursday, the 16th March and
may persist till Monday, the 20th 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.
Spokesperson
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Date: 26th 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: 07th 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 08th February and
likely to grip most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, the 09th February
and may persist till Friday, the 10th 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.
Spokesperson
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date:
27th January, 2023 Time: 14:00 PST
Rain with
snowfall over the hills predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 28th to
30th, January 2023.
Regional Weather Forecasting Center
Peshawar informed that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of
the country on Saturday, the 28th January and likely to grip
most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, the 29th January
and may persist till Monday, the 30th 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.
Spokesperson
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Date: 19th 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 20th January, 2023 and may persist till
Wednesday, the 25th 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 (19th to
25th January, 2023), with relatively heavy rainfall/snowfall
from Monday to Wednesday (23rd to 25th 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 (20th to 25th 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 (20th & 21st 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.
Spokesperson
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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.
·
Light to moderate
rain with 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 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 28th December, 2022 (night) and likely to
persist in upper parts of the province till Friday, the 30th 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 28th (night) to 30th (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: 23rd 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.