Large parts of Pakistan are experiencing extreme weather as heavy rain and widespread snowfall affect nearly all regions, with northern areas bearing the brunt of severe winter conditions. Persistent snowfall has led to the closure of major routes to Murree, where traffic is being diverted and incoming vehicles turned back amid a surge of visitors. The Murree administration is working continuously with heavy machinery to clear snow-blocked roads, while authorities have urged tourists to avoid travel to the hill station until conditions improve.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, heavy rain and snowfall have been recorded across a vast stretch of the country, including Naran, Kaghan, Murree, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Galiyat, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Poonch, Haveli, and Rawalakot. Murree alone received twelve inches of snowfall within twenty four hours, with temperatures dropping well below freezing, intensifying road blockages and travel hazards.
Intermittent rain and thunderstorms continue to affect Islamabad and much of Punjab, including Rawalpindi and Lahore, while severe weather conditions have also extended to Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Balochistan, extreme weather incidents have resulted in two fatalities, and several cities including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Larkana recorded light rainfall amid an unusual cold spell gripping Sindh.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has confirmed that all provinces and northern regions remain under the influence of rain and heavy snowfall. The National Disaster Management Authority has advised citizens to take strict precautionary measures, warning of possible accidents, road closures, and disruptions. With forecasts indicating continued storms, snowfall, and plunging temperatures, authorities remain on high alert as Pakistan braces for prolonged severe winter conditions.
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