Rain, thunderstorm expected across country from Nov 14 to 16
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ISLAMABAD: (Suno News) Met office has predicted that a frontal weather system is likely to approach upper parts of the country on November 14.

It said that prevailing smoggy conditions are likely to subside in Islamabad, Pothohar region, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab and air quality conditions are likely to improve during the forecast period, it said.

Under the influence of these weather systems, the The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) detailed, rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over mountains) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) and Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar) from 14th (evening/night) to 16th November (afternoon).

The PMD reported that light rain-wind/thunderstorm is also expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Peshawar, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha on 14th (evening/night)/15th November. While, in Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Qilla Saifullah, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ghazi Khan on 15th November.

Dense foggy conditions are likely to develop in the plains of Punjab following the wet spell, the PMD said.

It advised farmers to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.

It advised travelers and tourists to remain cautious and manage their travelling according to weather forecast.

It also advised all concerned authorities to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation.