ISLAMABAD:Experts at the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) on Monday categorically rejected reports about snowfall in the plains as irresponsible and baseless.
The NEOC has forecast a rise in cold intensity during the last 15 days of January, resulting in snowfall only in mountainous regions.
A westerly weather system entering the country from January 18 is likely to bring snowfall to upper areas of Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The system is also expected to cause rain in several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, western Balochistan, and the Potohar region.
For the next three to four days, weather in most parts of the country is likely to remain cold and dry, with a normal increase in cold intensity.
During this period, a strong cold wave and dense fog are expected to intensify in the plains of Punjab and Sindh.
Due to southward-moving Siberian winds, temperatures are likely to drop further, triggering a severe cold wave in northern parts of Pakistan.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is issuing advance alerts and instructions to relevant departments regarding possible risks and weather conditions.
For verified weather updates, potential risks, and safety guidelines, the public has been advised to use the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert mobile app.