Press Release                                                                                           Date: 31th December 2024 02:58 PST                                                                                                               

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, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, 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

 

                                     

Rain-wind/thunderstorm predicted in Upper parts of the province from 05th to 08th  October, 2024.

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

                                     

Rain-wind/thundershower predicted in Upper/Central parts from 26th September to 01st October, 2024.

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

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                                                                              Date: 01st September 2024

                                                                                             Time 16:00 pst

Rain-Wind thundershower is predicted in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on 02nd &  03rd September

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

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Press Release                                      Date: 23rd August 2024 (Issue Time: 1500PST)                          

More monsoon rain predicted in the province from 26th to 28th August with occasional gaps.

 

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)

More monsoon rain predicted in the province from 16th to 20th August with occasional gaps.

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

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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

 

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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

 

More rains-wind/thundershower predicted from 28th to 31st July with occasional gaps

 

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

 

More rains-wind/thundershower predicted during the next week ( with occasional gaps)

 

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

 

Monsoon activity in Upper and Central parts of the Country from 10th to 15th July, 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.

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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