Light Snowfall and Rain Begin in Northern Azad Kashmir

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Light Snowfall and Rain Begin in Northern Azad Kashmir

On Wednesday, the upper regions of Azad Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Leepa, and Karnah, experienced light snowfall, while lower areas saw intermittent rain.

In high-altitude spots like Gurez, Arang Kel, Shounter, and Jagran, snow transformed the landscape, signaling the start of winter in these areas.

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Meanwhile, Muzaffarabad city remained under overcast skies, with light rain expected soon. Neighboring mountains such as Makra and Ganja also recorded light snowfall, contributing to the ongoing cold spell.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the cold wave continued to grip the country. Islamabad recorded a temperature of 0°C, while Leh saw -10°C, and Gupis reached -7°C.

Other notable temperatures included -6°C in Skardu, Astore, Kalam, and Kalat; -5°C in Bagrot and Chitral; and -4°C in Gilgit, Hunza, Dir, Quetta, and Malam Jabba. Drosh and Parachinar recorded -3°C.

In Karachi, the cold intensified, with the temperature reaching 11°C, but the wind chill made it feel like 10°C. The Meteorological Department also forecasted a further drop of 2 to 3 degrees. The city’s humidity stood at 54%, with light fog reducing visibility to 4 kilometers.

Winds were blowing at 8 knots, and daytime temperatures were expected to range between 22°C and 24°C. The department predicted a continued drop in temperatures nationwide in the coming days.

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