KARACHI: Several parts of Karachi are expected to receive another spell of winter showers for four days starting today (Tuesday) due to a strong weather system, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said.
According to reports, several parts of the country received light rain in the wee hours of Tuesday. Light showers were also reported in parts of Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sahiwal, Chichawatni, Sheikhupura, and Jacobabad.
The PMD said a westerly weather system of strong winds has entered northern Balochistan which triggered heavy downpours in different parts of the province, including Gwadar, Pasni and Jiwani.
It rained continuously for seven hours in Gwadar and its adjoining areas as the power supply was suspended. Rainwater entered the houses in the coastal city creating difficulties for the citizens.
The Met Office termed the new weather conditions beneficial for wheat growers in the country. However, it advised the concerned authorities to remain alert due to the heavy rainfall which may generate flash flooding in vulnerable parts of Sibbi, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Naseerabad, Kohlu and Kohe Suleman till January 5.
Heavy snowfall may cause road closures in Quetta, Pishin, Ziarat, Qilla Abdullah, Harnai, Chaman, Murree, Galliyat, Nathiagali, Kaghan, Naran, Dir, Swat, Chitral, Astore, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Neelum valley, Bagh and Haveli districts from January 4 (Tuesday) to January 6 (Thursday).
Spokesman PMD Dr Zaheer Ahmad Babar said that the strong westerly weather system has entered Balochistan and will approach the upper parts of the country during the next three to four days.
This is the first major good rain spell across the country including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Balochistan during which the day temperatures may fall. He said the system would produce widespread intermittent rain across the country while the intensity of the rain will be varying from moderate to heavy rainfall.
