REGIONAL FORECASTING OFFICE, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA          Tel: 091-9212410 

  Press Release:

Date:  November 06, 2023

Time of issue:  18:00PST   

 Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills predicted over the province

The Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that a shallow westerly weather system is approaching the region from 06th November (evening/night) and will persist up to 10th November 2023.

       Under the influence of these weather systems:

        PossibleImpacts :

Date:  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:

Impacts and Advises:

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:

Impacts and Advises:

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:

 

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 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:

 

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:

Impacts and Advises:

 

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:

Impacts and Advises:

 

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:  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:

Impacts and Advises:

 

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:

Impacts and Advises: 

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

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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.,

Impacts and Advises: 

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

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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:

Impacts and Advises: 

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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                                   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:

Impacts and Advises: 

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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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:

Impacts and Advises: 

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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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:

Possible Impacts: 

 

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

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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:

Possible Impacts: 

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

 

   Spokesperson

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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.

 

Possible impacts :

 

       Note:- Judicious use of water is requested in all aspects of life.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Spokesperson 

 

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            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:

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                                              Date 26th May, 2023,
TIME of issue : 1700 pst

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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:

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

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

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

Under the influence of this weather system:

Possible Impacts: 

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Date: 16 MAY 2023 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Time of issue: 11:00 hrs PST

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

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

Under the influence of this weather system:

Possible Impacts: 

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

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Date: 26 April 2023 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Time of issue: 11:30 hrs PST

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

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

Under the influence of this weather system:

Possible Impacts: 

                                                       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:

Possible Impacts: 

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Spokesperson

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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:

Possible Impacts: 

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

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14th March 2023  Time: 13:00 PST

Rain-thunderstorm/Wind with hailstorm predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 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.

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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.

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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.

 

 

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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.

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 Date: 09th January, 2023 

Time: 19:00 PST

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

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

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

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

Possible Impacts:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Possible Impacts:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rain with snowfall over the hills predicted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

 

Regional Weather Forecasting Center Peshawar informed that after a long dry spell, a westerly wave has entered in northwestern parts of Balochistan and likely to grip most parts of the province on Wednesday, the 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:

       

 Possible Impacts:

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:

 

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:

Possible Impacts:

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:

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.