Rain in Dir, Upper Swat; First Snowfall of Winter on Mountains Intensifies Cold
PESHAWAR: Rain lashed urban areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts Upper Dir and Lower Dir, while the first light snowfall of winter on the mountainous regions has heralded the arrival of cold weather, prompting citizens to start using warm clothing.
The snowfall continued in Upper Dir’s Kamrat Valley, Jahaz Banda, Bad Goi and Lowari Top, while rain and snowfall have turned the weather cold in the upper areas.
On the other hand, heavy rain was reported in Matta town and various other upper areas of Upper Swat, while snowfall on the mountains of Gabin Jabba valley has intensified the cold.
Despite the change in weather, the roads leading to Kalam and Mahodand Lake remain open for all kinds of traffic, while a large number of tourists are heading towards Upper Swat to enjoy the natural scenery, rain and cold weather.
In view of the rain, the administration has directed citizens and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautionary measures to avoid any untoward situation.
