Pakistan’s KP braces for heavy rain, hail and first snowfall of season
PDMA has put Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on high alert for rain, hail and the season’s first snowfall from November 10 to 14, with landslide risks in the mountains
Kamran Ali
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is preparing for four days of adverse weather, with forecasts of heavy rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Tuesday the system could trigger landslides and bring snowfall in mountainous areas.
Which areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will get rain, hail and snow?
The PDMA expects the weather system to affect upper and plain districts from November 10 to 14.
Rain and hailstorms are forecast for upper districts, while rain is expected in several plain districts. Mountainous areas could receive the season’s first light snowfall.
Which districts are on the PDMA forecast?
The advisory forecasts rain and hailstorms in upper districts, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abbottabad.
Rain is also expected in Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda and Kohat.
Is there a landslide risk, and how cold will it get?
The authority warned of landslides in mountainous areas. It urged tourists and other travellers to avoid unnecessary journeys and exercise caution.
Rainfall could also bring fog to parts of the plains. Daytime temperatures are expected to drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius.
What has the PDMA told authorities to do?
The PDMA directed local administrations and relevant departments to monitor vulnerable locations, rivers and streams, clear drainage systems and keep roads accessible. Rescue 1122 teams have been placed on alert, and the authority said its Emergency Operations Centre was fully operational.
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