Rain turns weather colder in twin cities

Islamabad: Rain of light to moderate intensity lashed the federal capital, like other parts of the country, on Thursday afternoon turning the weather cold and compelling most of the citizens to stay indoors.

The rain-wind/thunders­torm of low to moderate intensity started around 4 p.m. in the capital city, with hailstorms at a few places, and continued with gaps. The day temperatures have dropped from two to three degrees celsius after the rain.

The rain occurred due to a westerly wave affecting the upper parts of the country which is persisting as per the synoptic situation revealed by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) earlier. The PMD in its advisory warned the travelers visiting northern areas to remain cautious.

The farmers of barani areas were also advised to manage the crops activities accordingly. During the next 24 hours, rain-wind/thunder­storm with snow over mountains is likely in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltis­tan, Kashmir and northeast Punjab.