Overview
- Forecasters say the system entered western Pakistan on December 29, will intensify on December 30, spread to upper and central regions by December 31, and linger in northern areas until January 2.
- Heavy snowfall from December 30 to January 2 could close roads and create hazardous driving in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Murree, Galliyat, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch and Haveli.
- Landslides and avalanches are considered likely in hilly areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
- PMD Director Muhammad Irfan Virk anticipates light to moderate rain and snowfall with brief fog relief and a 2–3°C temperature drop after the wet spell.
- NDMA has directed PDMAs, GBDMA, SDMA and the ICT Administration to maintain preparedness and issue timely alerts, while advising tourists to avoid unnecessary travel and the public to monitor the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert app.