Much awaited-rain to bring respite to citizens; reduce fog

ISLAMABAD: After a prolonged dry spell, rain and snow expected by weather experts in the next few days will reduce the dense fog and provide relief to city citizens by improving air quality.According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), light to moderate rain and snowfall over the mountains will hit the upper parts of the country from time to time.The rain also reduces the risk of travel in foggy areas of the country and is a help for those who suffer from viral diseases, especially those with allergies.The western wave probably arrived in the western part of the country on January 27 (at night) and may continue over the upper parts until January 31.Light to moderate rain and snowfall is expected over hills in Gilgit-Baltistan (including Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Kashmir including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur 27-31. in January.Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expected light to moderate rain and snowfall over hills Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Bunner, Karak, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Buner, Bajaur, Waziristan January 27 (night) ) – January 31 at random intervals.Punjab/Islamabad Light to moderate rain expected in Potohar area of ​​Islamabad from 27th (night) to 31st January.Occasional light to moderate rain and snowfall is expected over hills in Murree and Galliyat. Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Mianwali and Sargodha 30-31. in January.Elsewhere in the province it is cold and dry and foggy at night and in the morning.Balochistan has 28-29. expect light to moderate rain and snowfall at times over coastal hilly areas of Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Chaman, Barkhan and Makran. in January.In Sindh, cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the province with low to moderate fog in Upper Sindh.On possible impact and warning, PMD said snowfall may disturb you in Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghani, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch. and Haveli during the forecast period.Tourists are advised to be careful during the spell. Rain can be beneficial for standing crops in Baran districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.