Monsoon activity  likely to continue during the coming days

        Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that moisture laden monsoon winds are continuously penetrating and leading to increase the rainfall activity over the most parts of the province from 06th  August, 2022.

Under the influence of this weather system:

       Scattered to widespread rain-thunderstorm accompanied by strong gusty winds (with isolated  heavy falls) are likely in Chitral Dir (upper & lower), Swat, Malakand, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Khyber, Orakzai, Mohmand , Bajaur, Kurram, Waziristan (north & south), Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan and Tank Districts from 06th to 09th August, 2022 with occasional gaps.

widespread to fairly widespread rain-thunderstorm accompanied by strong gusty winds (with scattered heavy falls) are very likely in Chitral Dir (upper & lower), Swat, Malakand, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Khyber, Orakzai, Mohmand , Bajaur, Kurram, Waziristan (north & south), Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan and Tank Districts from 10th to 13th August, 2022 with occasional gaps.

Possible Impacts during the forecast period:

 Heavy rains may generate urban flooding in main cities while flash flooding in local Nullahs/main streams and hill torrents of the province.
 Catchment areas of rivers and main nullahs may receive heavy downpour causing water level to rise significantly.
 Heavy rain/shower may cause land sliding in the vulnerable areas of the province.
 Travelers and tourists are advised to remain more cautious during the forecast period.

NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT and take precautionary measures during the forecast period.

                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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Monsoon rains are predicted in the KP during 20th to 28th July , 2022

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating in the region and likely to strengthen during next 24 hours.

Under the influence of this weather system:

•  Fairly widespread to widespread moderate/heavy rain-thundershower with windstorm/gusty winds are  very likely in Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Swat, Dir, Buner, Shangla, Malakand, Swabi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, North & South Waziristan districts from 20th to 28th July, 2022 with occasional gaps.

• Isolated heavy rainfall is also expected during the period.  

Possible Impacts:

• Wind/thunderstorm may cause damages to the vulnerable structures in the region during the forecast period;

•  Heavy rainfalls may trigger land sliding in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period;

•  Heavy rainfalls/showers may generate flash flooding in local Nullahs/Rivers of the province during the forecast period.

• Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period and avoid unnecessary journey.

NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain 'ALERT' and take precautionary measures during the forecast period.

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More rains are predicted in the KP during the week

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that monsoon currents from Bay of Bengal are continuously penetrating in upper and central parts of the country.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• More rain-thunderstorm with windstorm and isolated hailstorm are  likely in Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Swat, Dir, Buner, Shangla, Malakand, Swabi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, and Kohat districts, on 12th to15th July, 2022 with occasional gapes.

• Heavy rainfall at isolated places is also expected in Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Battagram, Kohistan, Swat, Shangla, Upper & Lower Dir, Bunner, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Peshawar, Kohat & Kurram districts. 

Possible Impacts:

• Wind/thunderstorm may cause damages to the vulnerable structures in the region during the forecast period;

•  Heavy rainfalls may trigger land sliding in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period;

•  Heavy rainfalls/showers may generate flash flooding in local Nullahs/Rivers of the province as well as may cause urban flooding in Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Bannu, D.I.Khan and Tank during the forecast period.

• Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period and avoid unnecessary journey.

NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain 'ALERT' and take precautionary measures during the forecast period.

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More rains are predicted in the KP during the week

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that monsoon currents are  likely to weaken  during next 24hrs and may strengthen during 09th & 10th July, 2022.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• More rain-thunderstorm with windstorm and isolated hailstorm are  likely in Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Swat, Dir, Buner, Shangla, Malakand, Swabi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, and Kohat districts, during 09th & 10th July, 2022.

• Heavy rainfall is also expected in Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Battagram, Kohistan, Swat, Shangla, Upper & Lower Dir, Bunner, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Peshawar, Kohat & Kurram districts. 

Possible Impacts:

• Wind/thunderstorm may cause damages to the vulnerable structures in the region during the forecast period;

•  Heavy rainfalls may trigger land sliding in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period;

•  Heavy rainfalls/showers may generate flash flooding in local Nullahs/Rivers of the province as well as may cause urban flooding in Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Bannu, D.I.Khan during the forecast period.

• Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period and avoid unnecessary journey.

NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain 'ALERT' and take precautionary measures during the forecast period.

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More rains are predicted in the KP during the week

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that westerly wave is likely to interact with  prevailing moist monsoon currents from 05th July (evening/ night).
Under the influence of these weather systems:

• Moderate to heavy rainfall with windstorm/thunderstorm and isolated hailstorm is very likely in Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kohistan, Torghar, Batagram, Swat, Dir, Buner, Shangla, Malakand, Swabi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsada, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, and Kohat districts, during 05 July (night) to 07 th July (morning).

Possible Impacts:

• Wind/dust-thunderstorm may cause damages to the vulnerable structures in the region during the forecast period;

•  heavy rainfalls may trigger land sliding in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period;

•  heavy rainfalls/showers may generate flash flooding in local Nullahs/Rivers of the province as well as may cause urban flooding in Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Bannu, D.I.Khan during the forecast period.

• Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period and avoid unnecessary journey.

NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain 'ALERT' and take precautionary measures during the forecast period.

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Rain/Thundershower accompanied by Dust storm/ Strong Gusty winds are predicted in the KP during 20th to 22nd June 2022.

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that westerly weather system is likely to interact with the easterly system from Monday 20th June and likely to persist up to 22nd June, 2022.

Under the influence of this weather:

• Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with windstorm/thunderstorm is very likely with isolated hailstorm in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Bajaur, Mohmand,  Khyber, Kurram, Kohat, Waziristan; scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over plain areas (Swabi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan during the period.

• Isolated heavy rainfall is also expected at isolated places over the region during the period.

Possible Impacts:

• Wind/dust-thunderstorm may cause damages to the vulnerable structures in the region during the forecast period;;

• Water availability will improve the growth of crops, vegetables and orchards;

• Heat wave conditions are likely to subside by falling the day temperatures during the forecast period over the region;

• Heavy rainfalls may trigger land sliding in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period;

• Heavy rainfalls/showers may generate flash flooding in local Nullahs/Rivers of the province as well as may cause urban flooding in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, during the forecast period.

• Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period and avoid unnecessary journey.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain and take precautionary measures during the forecast period.

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Rain/Thundershower accompanied by Dust storm/ Strong Gusty winds are predicted in the KP during 15th to 22nd June 2022.

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that moisture laden winds are likely to enter the province from 15th June and likely to persist up to 22nd June, 2022.

Under the influence of this weather:

Rainfall/thundershower accompanied by duststorm/strong gusty winds is very likely at most places of Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Shangla, Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Swat, Bunner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai & Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, D.I.Khan, Tank, South & North Waziristan districts during the period with occasional gaps.

Possible Impacts:

• Wind/dust-thunderstorm may cause damages to the vulnerable structures during the forecast period;

• Water availability will improve the growth of crops, vegetables and orchards;

• Heat wave conditions are likely to subside by falling the day temperatures during the forecast period over the region;

• Rain/Shower may cause land sliding in the vulnerable areas of the province.

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

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Heat Wave conditions are likely during next 04 to 05 Days

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that the day temperatures are likely to remain unusually high in plain areas of the province during next 04 to 05 days.

• Day temperature in Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank and D. I. Khan districts are expected to rise significantly above normal. Occasional dust storm/ dust raising winds may also occur in afternoon/ evening during the period.

• The heat wave is likely to be followed by the rain spell in most parts of the province.

Possible Impacts:

• Dry period and heat wave conditions may cause water stress to the standing crops, vegetable and orchards.

• General public is advised not to venture in the direct sunlight.

• Precautions should be taken to avoid heatstroke.

 

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

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Dust/Thunderstorm Rain  predicted in KP during the period  from 19th May to 24th May, 2022

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter upper parts of the region on 19th  May and is likely to persist up to 24th  May, 2022. 

Under the influence of this weather system:

·      Dust storm and Rain/thunderstorm is expected in Malakand, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Kurram, Khyber, Orakzai, Mohmand and Bajaur Districts during the period.

·      Surface wind speed is likely to reach up to 35-45 km per hour with gusting up to 70-80 km per hour over most parts of the region during the period.

Possible Impacts:

• Wind storm may cause damages to vulnerable structures and standing crops from 19th to 24th May, 2022.

•  Heat wave conditions are likely to subside by falling the Day temperatures by 04-06°C during the forecast period over the region.

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

Heatwave Likely to Persist during Next Week in KP                     14-05-2022

Regional  Met  Office,  Peshawar  has  informed  that most parts  of the province are  likely to  remain  in  the  grip  of  heat  wave conditions during the next week. However, the intensity is likely to reduce from 14^th to 17^th  May, 2022 due to blowing of gusty winds accompanied by rain-thunderstorm at scattered places in most parts of the province in the afternoon and evening/night.

Day temperatures are likely to rise from 18^th  May, 2022.

Possible Impacts:

·      Prevailing very hot and dry weather conditions may cause water stress on water (reservoirs), crops, vegetable and orchards.

·      High temperature may cause increased energy and water demand.

·      High temperature may cause heat stroke. The senior citizens and children are more vulnerable.

·      The base flow may further increase in the rivers due to snow melt during the next week.

NOTE:

·      General public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight and take precautionary measures.

·      Farmers are advised to manage crop water accordingly.

·      Special care should be taken for the needs of livestock and pets.

·      Judicious use of water is requested in all aspects of life.

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Date of Issue:   Friday, 6th May, 2022 15:00 PST

Severe Heat wave conditions predicted in southern KP during the next week

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that a “High Pressure System” in the upper atmospheric is likely to prevail over the region during next week.

Under the influence of this system the day temperatures are likely to increase gradually in most parts of the province especially in the southern parts from 07th May (Sunday), 2022.

Possible Impacts:

• Very hot and dry weather conditions may cause heat stroke, water stress on water reservoirs, crops, vegetables and orchards.

• Farmers are advised to manage crop water accordingly.

• High Maximum temperature may enhance the snow melt in northern areas of the province and lead to increase the base flow in the rivers during the period.

• General public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight.

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Date of Issue:      Friday, 29th April, 2022

Dust/Thunderstorm Rain and Hailstorm predicted in KP during the 1st week of May 2022

 (During Eid Holidays)

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that a western weather system is likely to reach the western parts of the region on 1^st May and likely to persist up to 5^th May, 2022. 

Under the influence of this weather:

·      Dust storm and Rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm/ hail storm is expected in Malakand, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Waziristan, Kurum, Khyber, Orakzai, Mohmand and Bajaur Districts during the period.

·      Surface wind speed is likely to reach up to 35-45 km per hour with gusting up to 70-80 km per hour over most parts of the region during the period.

Possible Impacts:

• Windstorm may cause damages to vulnerable structures and standing crops from 01^st to 3^rd May, 2022

•  Heat wave conditions are likely to subside by falling the Day temperatures by 04-06°C during the forecast period over the region.

•   Rain may cause landsliding in the vulnerable areas of the province.

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

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                                                                                                                                   Date & Time of issue:     Saturday, April 26, 2022     14:00 PST

Heat wave conditions predicted in southern KP during the week

Regional Met Office, Peshawar has informed that due to high pressure in the upper atmosphere the day temperatures are likely to increase gradually in most parts of the province from 26th April (Tuesday) to 02nd May (Monday), 2022.

·      Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at isolated places over the area. Day time temperatures are likely to remain 05-07°C above normal in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

·      A fresh western weather system may give light/moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm/lightening over  isolated places of the upper parts of the province from 28th to 30th April,2022.

·      Strong winds (speed reaching up to 25-35 km per hour) are also predicted over isolated parts of the region from 28th to 30th April,2022.

Possible Impacts:      

·      Prevailing very hot and dry weather may cause heat stroke, water stress on  standing crops, vegetables and orchards.

·      The current heat wave may enhance the snow melt leading to increased river run off.

·      Farmers are advised to manage crop water accordingly.

·      General public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight.

 

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

Spokesperson

Regional Weather Forecasting Centre,

Peshawar  

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                                                                                                                                                   Date & Time of issue:     Saturday, April 16, 2022     15:00 PST

Rain/Thunderstorm Predicted from Monday (April 18, 2022) to Thursday (April 21, 2022).

Met. Office, Peshawar informed that westerly weather system is likely to approach the western & northern parts of the province on Monday afternoon, the 18 April 2022 and may persist till Thursday, the 21st April 2022. Under the influence of this weather system:

Dust storm / thunderstorm associated with moderate to heavy rainfall / hailstorm is expected in most districts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday evening/night & Tuesday.

Thunderstorm/rain associated with windstorm is expected at scattered places in Chitral, Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram & Hangu districts while at isolated places in Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kohat, North & South Waziristan districts on Wednesday & Thursday.

Possible Impacts:      

• Wind & dust storm may cause damages to vulnerable structures especially in Peshawar & other cities of the province and power disruption in some cities on Evening/ night of Monday & Tuesday.     

• Wind & hailstorm may cause damages to standing crops and orchards in the province on Evening/ night of Monday & Tuesday.

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

Spokesperson

Regional Weather Forecasting Centre,

Peshawar               

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                                                                                                                                                                                       Date & Time of issue: Thursday, March 17, 2022  19:00 PST

Rain/ wind-dust-thunderstorm associated with gusty winds & isolated hailstorm is expected in Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Swabi, Bajaur, Mohmand, Charsadda, Peshawar, Nowshera, Khyber, Orakzai, Hangu, Kurrum and Kohat districts, from noon/afternoon of Friday to Sunday.

Wind-dust storm is also expected in Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, D. I. Khan, North & South Waziristan district on Friday & Saturday.   

Light snowfall over mountains is also expected in Chitral, Swat, Dir, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad & Kurram districts on Saturday & Sunday.     

Possible Impacts:           

• Wind & dust storm may cause damages to vulnerable structures especially in Peshawar & other cities of the province on Friday & Saturday.

• Wind & hailstorm may cause damages to standing crops and orchards in the province on Friday & Saturday.

• The prevailing unusual high temperatures are likely to subside.

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                         Date & Time of issue: Tuesday, March 15, 2022  14:00 PST

·      Day temperatures in the province will remain 07-08°C above normal.

  Possible Impacts:

·         Dry period and heat wave conditions in the province may cause water stress to the standing crops, vegetable and orchards.

·      Farmers are advised to manage crop water accordingly.

·      General public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight.

·      Dust raising/Gusty winds are also expected in plain areas of the province during the period.

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                         Date & Time of issue: Friday, March 04, 2022  14:45 PST

Rain-wind-thunderstorm with Hailstorm & Snow over the hills is predicted in the Province from Evening of Saturday (March 05, 2022) to Thursday (March 10, 2022).

Meteorological Office Peshawar informed that, strong westerly weather system is likely to enter western and upper parts of the province from Saturday (evening), March 05, 2022 and likely to persists till  Thursday March 10, 2022. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Scattered to widespread rain-wind-thunderstorm of moderate intensity with snowfall over the hills is expected in most districts of the province from Saturday (evening) to Thursday .

• Isolated heavy rainfall associated with gusty winds and hailstorms is also expected in the province, during the forecast period.

• Moderated to isolated heavy snowfall is expected in Chitral, Swat, Dir, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad & Kurram districts during the period.

Possible Impacts:

• Wind and hailstorm may cause damage to vulnerable structures and standing crops in the province.
• Snowfall may cause road blockage.
• Landslides in the vulnerable areas of Dir, Swat, Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts are also possible during the period.

Note: All concerned authorities  are advised to remain "VIGILANT" during the Period. 

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 Date & Time of issue: Monday, February 21, 2022  13:00 PST

Rain-wind-thunderstorm with Hailstorm & Snow over the hills is predicted form Monday (night) to Friday

Meteorological Office Peshawar informed that, westerly weather system of light to moderate intensity is expected to enter western and upper parts of the province from Monday (Evening/night), February 21, 2022 and likely to persists till Friday, February 25, 2022. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected in all districts of the province from Monday (evening/ night) to Wednesday. Isolated heavy rainfall associated with strong gusty winds and hailstorms is also expected during the period.

• Scattered rain-wind-thunderstorm with isolated snowfall over the hills is expected at  Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kohat, Kurram and Hangu districts from Thursday to Friday. Isolated Moderate rain with gusty winds and hailstorm may occur during the period.

• Moderate to heavy snowfall over the hills is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Kurram districts from Tuesday to Friday.

Possible Impacts:

• Wind and hailstorm may cause damage to vulnerable structures and standing crops in the province.
• Snowfall may cause road blockage.
• Landslides in the vulnerable areas of Dir, Swat, Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts are also possible during the period.

Note: All concerned authorities  are advised to remain "VIGILANT" during the Period.

                                                                                                                                                 Date & Time of issue: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 19:00 PST

More Rain / Snowfall predicted during the current week

Pakistan Meteorological Department, Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar informed that, a weather system of light to moderate intensity is expected to approach western and upper parts of the province from Friday and likely to persist till Sunday. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain with snowfalls over the hills (light to moderate falls) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Kalam, Swat, Malakand, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram,  Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, D.I.Khan, North and South Waziristan districts from Friday (evening / night) to Monday (morning).

• Light to moderate snowfall in Kaghan, Naran, Kohistan, Battagram, Chitral, Dir and Swat districts from Friday to Monday (morning).

Possible Impacts:

• Rain will be beneficial for the Wheat crops in Barani areas.
• Snowfall may cause road blockage.
• Landslides in the vulnerable areas of Dir, Swat, Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts are also possible during the period.

Note: All concerned authorities  are advised to remain "VIGILANT" during the Period.

                                                                                                                                                     Date & Time of issue: Saturday, January 15 2022 10:00 PST

Rain / Snowfall predicted during the coming week

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Peshawar informed that, a weather system of light to moderate intensity is expected to approach western and upper parts of the province from Tuesday and may persist till Thursday. Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain with snowfalls over the hills (light to moderate falls) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Kalam, Swat, Malakand, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram,  Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, D.I.Khan, North and South Waziristan districts from Tuesday to Thursday (morning).

• Light to moderate snowfall in Kaghan, Naran, Kohistan, Battagram, Chitral, Dir and Swat districts from Tuesday (Night) to Thursday.

Possible Impacts:

• Rain will be beneficial for the Wheat crops in Barani areas.
• Snowfall may cause road blockage.
• Landslides in the vulnerable areas of Dir, Malakand, Hazara, Swat, Shangla, Battagram, Torghar, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abbottabad districts are also possible during the period.

Note: All concerned authorities  are advised to remain "VIGILANT" during the Period.

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Date & Time of issue: Wednesday, January 05, 2022 17:00 PST

The Current Wet Spell is likely to continue till Sunday, the 09th January, 2022

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Peshawar informed that another intense westerly weather system in the wake of current westerly weather system is likely to enter the southern parts of the province on Thursday, the 06th January and likely to grip most parts of the province with high moisture feeding from Arabian Sea and may produce more rain/snow in the province, till Sunday, the 09th January, 2022. Under the influence of expected weather system: 

• Scattered rain/ snow over hills of light to moderate intensity is expected in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Torghar, Battagram, Kohistan, Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Lower & Upper Dir, Mardan and Swabi districts on Thursday, 06th January, 2022.

• Widespread rain/snow of moderate intensity with isolated heavy rainfalls/snowfalls is expected in all districts of the province on Friday & Saturday, 07-08 January, 2022.

• Scattered rain / snow over the hills of light to moderate intensity is expected in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Torghar, Battagram, Kohistan, Chitral, Lower & Upper Dir, Bajaur, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu & Kohat districts on Sunday, the 09th January, 2022.

• Heavy Snowfalls are expected in Shangla, Swat, Buner, Dir, Chitral, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram districts during the forecast period.

• Gusty winds are also expected in Southern parts of the province, during the forecast period.

Possible Impacts:

• Snowfall may cause road blockage.
• Heavy rainfall may trigger land sliding in vulnerable areas.
• Heavy rainfall may cause urban flooding in Peshawar on Friday & Saturday, 07-08 January, 2022.
• Farmers are advised to take necessary precautionary measures to protect standing crops from the harmful impacts of stagnant water due to current & expected heavy rains.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" during the forecast period.

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Date & Time of issue: Friday, December 31, 2021 18:00 PST

Widespread Rain/ Snowfall  predicted  during the first week of January, 2022

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Peshawar informed that a first strong rain/ snow bearing westerly weather system of new year 2022 is likely to enter western & northern parts of the province on Monday (early morning), 03rd January and likely to grip most parts of the province on Tuesday, 04th January and may persist till Thursday, 06th January, 2022.  Under the influence of this weather system:

• Scattered rain/snow over hills of light ot moderate intensity is expected in all districts of the province on Monday, 03rd January with heavy rainfalls in South & North Waziristan, Tank & Kurram districts.

• Widespread rain/snow of moderate intensity with isolated heavy rainfalls /snowfalls is expected in all districts of the province on Tuesday & Wednesday, 04-05 January, 2022.

• Scattered rain/ snow over the hills of light to moderate intensity is expected in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Torghar, Battagram, Kohistan, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Mardan & Swabi districts on Thursday, 06th January, 2022.

• Good Snowfalls are expected in Shangla, Swat, Buner, Dir, Chitral, Kohistan, Battagram, Kaghan & Galliyat during the period.

Possible Impacts:

• Snowfall may cause road blockage.
• Heavy rainfall may trigger land sliding in vulnerable areas.
• Wet spell may provide welcome relief from prevailing irritating dry weather especially in Peshawar.
• Rainfall is beneficial for wheat crop.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" during the forecast period.

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Date of issue: December 23, 2021   Time: 1100 PST

Widespread rain (Snowfall over hilly areas) predicted in the province from Saturday to Tuesday (December 26-28)

Meteorological Office Peshawar informed that a strong westerly weather system is expected to enter the province from Saturday and likely affect weather conditions in most parts of the province from Saturday to Tuesday. Under the influence of this weather system,

• Widespread rain (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in all districts of the province on Sunday & Monday, while Scattered rain (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in Lower & Upper Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur & Swabi districts on Tuesday.Isolated thunderstorm with heavy rainfall is also expected in Chitral, Bajaur, Lower & Upper Dir, Malakand, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Mohmand, Khyber, Kohat, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak & Kurram districts during this period.

• Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in Bannu, Lakki Marwat, North & South Waziristan, D. I. Khan & Tank district on Sunday. 

Possible Impacts:

• Heavy Rainfall may generate flash flooding in local nullahs & rivers & may trigger land sliding in vulnerable areas.

• Snowfall may cause road blockage.

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Rain/Snowfall predicted in the province from Saturday (December 04) to Sunday (December 05).

A westerly weather system is likely to enter in upper and western parts of the province and likely to persist till Sunday. Under the influence of this weather system, rain-thunderstorm (with snowfall over the hills) is expected at Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Malakand, Bunner, Shangla, Swat, Chitral, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Hangu, North and South Waziristan, Orakzai, Kurram, Mohmand and Bajaur. While light to moderate rain may also occur at D.I. Khan, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Karak and Kohat.

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Friday, December 03, 2021, 16:00 PST

Rain with thunderstorm & strong winds predicted in the province from Friday (October 22) to Tuesday (October 26).

 Rain-thunderstorm (with isolated heavy rainfalls) and strong winds are expected in Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Haripur, Shangla, Swat, Dir (Lower & Upper), Malakand, Bunner, Chitral, Kurram, Orakzai and Bajaur. Snow is also expected over the hills. While moderate to light rain with thunderstorm and strong winds are expected in Mohmand, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Khyber, Hangu, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, D. I Khan, Tank, North and South Waziristan districts.

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Monday, September 20, 2021, 12:00 PST

Rain with thunderstorm & strong winds predicted in the province from Today (September 20) to Saturday (September 25).

 Moist air off the Indian ocean and the Bay of Bengal are penetrating in the region. 

Under the influence of these winds:

Scattered Rain  with thunderstorm (with isolated heavy rainfalls) and strong winds are expected in Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Haripur, Shangla, Swat, Dir (Lower & Upper), Malakand, Bunner, Chitral, Bajaur, Mohmand, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, D. I Khan, Tank, North and South Waziristan districts from September 20, 2021 evening/night  to Saturday, September 25, 2021.

               These rain may cause flash flooding/Land sliding in Shangla, Bunner, Battagram, Mansehra, Balakot, Abbottabad, Swat, Dir (lower & Upper), Kohistan, Torghar, Haripur, Mardan and Swabi districts.           

All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" during this period.

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Thursday, 19 August 2021, 10:30 PST

Rains with thunderstorm & strong winds predicted in the province from Thursday (Night) to Saturday

Weak monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating in the region and likely to strengthened during next 24 hours . under its influence

               Scattered rains of moderate to heavy intensity with thunderstorm and strong gusty winds are expected in all districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including merged districts of FATA from today's  (August 19, 2021) night  to Saturday (August 21, 2021).

Note: Moderate to Heavy Rainfall at times may generates flash flooding in Local/Barsati streams and nullahs, may trigger Land Slides in vulnerable of the province.

All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" during this period to mitigate the weather induced hazards.

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Wednesday,  August 11, 2021, 14:00 PST

Rains  with thunderstorm and strong winds are predicted in the province

                 Monsoon currents are likely to penetrat upper parts of the province from August 12 to August 15, 2021. under the influence of these currents:

                Rains  with thunderstorm (with isolated heavy rainfalls) and strong winds are expected in Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Torghar, Haripur, Shangla, Swat, Dir (Lower & Upper), Malakand, Bunner, Chitral, Bajaur, Mohmand, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, D. I Khan, Tank, North and South Waziristan districts from August 12 to August 15, 2021 with occasional gaps.

               These rains may generate flash flooding in Shangla, Bunner, Battagram, Mansehra, Balakot, Abbottabad, Swat, Dir (lower & Upper), Kohistan, Torghar, Haripur, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Khyber,  Kohat and Karak while urban flooding is also expected in Peshawar and Mardan districts.

               Moreover, land sliding is also expected in Shangla, Bunner, Battagram, Mansehra, Balakot, Abbottabad, Swat, Kohistan, Torghar and Dir (Lower& Upper) districts.

              All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" during this period.

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