Snowfall Dips Mercury In Skardu, Other Northern Areas

Snowfall in Skardu and adjoining northern part of the country dipped the mercury to -12 degrees Celsius wrapping the area in a chill wave

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Jan, 2019 ) :Snowfall in Skardu and adjoining northern part of the country dipped the mercury to -12 degrees Celsius wrapping the area in a chill wave.

As per details, the plains of Skardu received four inches of snow while its surrounding areas received 3 to 4 inches, disrupting road traffic.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department said continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country as a shallow westerly wave is likely to affect northern areas of the country tomorrow (Thursday), a private news channel reported.

Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during next 24 hours.

However, light rain (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara divisions, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Weather is likely to remain chilly with overcast skies and chances of drizzle at isolatedplaces in Kohat and Rawalpindi divisions today during this time span.

Weather remained very cold and dry in most parts of the country during the past 24 hours.