Karachi Weather Today: Rain Brings Relief
The recent rain and snowfall have brought relief to farmers and residents in the upper parts of the country, with a positive impact on agriculture and water supply, and the weather is expected to remain cold and dry in most parts of the country over the next 24 hours.
Rain and snowfall have returned to the upper parts of the country after a prolonged dry spell, bringing temperatures down below freezing in several areas, with the highest rainfall recorded in the Golra area of Islamabad at 70mm.
The rain is expected to have a positive impact on agriculture, benefiting wheat crops, seasonal fruits, and vegetables. Murree received unexpected snowfall, blanketing the region and causing the district authorities to scramble to manage the situation. The Kaghan Valley and hilly areas of Abbottabad received heavy snowfall, with up to six inches in Shogran and one foot in Naran.
Temperatures in the upper regions dropped below freezing after the snowfall, with the lowest temperatures recorded in Leh (-8°C), Parachinar (-4°C), Bagrot and Gupis (-3°C), while Astore, Kalam, Malam Jabba, and Ziarat experienced -2°C. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted intermittent rain and further snowfall in the mountains.
The rain broke a four-month dry spell in Pakistan, with Islamabad and Rawalpindi receiving rain and Murree getting three inches of snow. The water level in Rawal Dam increased after the rain, from 45 days' supply to enough to meet the requirement for the next 90 days. Agriculture officials said the rain would have an excellent impact on standing crops, particularly wheat.
The Met Office predicted a cold and dry weather for the next 24 hours in most parts of the country, but partly cloudy weather with rain and windstorm with light snow over hills was expected in Balochistan till Friday evening, with Karachi weather today expected to remain cold and dry.
