Rain and Light Snow Bring Cooler Weather to KP, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan; PMD Expects Intermittent Rain Until October 15

Rain continued in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Tuesday, October 13, while light snowfall in the mountains brought colder weather and eased the heat. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said intermittent rain is expected to continue until October 15.

Where It Rained and Snowed

• KP: Intermittent rain was reported in Mansehra, Mardan, Charsadda, Swabi, Khyber, Haripur, Attock and Abbottabad. Rain also affected the tourist destinations of Kaghan, Naran, Besar and nearby areas in Mansehra district.

• Kaghan Valley and Babusar Top: Snowfall in the mountains further lowered temperatures.

• Khyber district: Rain brought relief from the heat in Landi Kotal tehsil and surrounding areas.

• Haripur: Rain and icy winds brought colder weather.

• AJK: Rain was reported in the Neelum and Leepa valleys, with light snowfall on higher peaks.

• Gilgit-Baltistan: Rain and mountain snowfall in Nagar district brought a further drop in temperatures.

Advice for Residents

The district administration advised people to stay away from mud houses and avoid unnecessary travel. Tourists planning to visit northern areas should check the latest weather and road updates before travelling.