Met Offices forecasts rain, snowfall in most parts of country 

ISLAMABAD: The Met Office has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, along with snowfall in the mountains, in the next 24 hours in northern Balochistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and the Potohar region.

Meanwhile, the rest of the country is likely to experience cold and dry weather. 

According to the Met Office, smog or fog may persist in parts of Punjab’s plains and upper Sindh during the morning hours. 

Also read: Sunday weather: cold, dry with a chance of rain

Meanwhile, following the season’s first winter rainfall in Quetta and surrounding areas, temperatures have dropped significantly.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more rain and snowfall in Quetta, Pishin, Qila Saifullah, Zhob, and Ziarat, predicting a further dip in temperatures. 

Meanwhile, heavy snowfall has led to the closure of the tourist hotspot Naran in the Kaghan Valley, though access to Shogran and Balakot remains open. 

Meanwhile, Lahore has once again ranked as the most polluted city in Pakistan, with little chance of rain to alleviate the worsening air quality.