At least nine people were killed after an avalanche struck a house in northwest Pakistan on Friday, as heavy snowfall hit several parts of the country, leaving hundreds stranded, officials and local media reported. The avalanche struck in Domail town of Chitral district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing five men and four women, local […]
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NHMP deploys heavy contingent on expressway amid snowfall in Murree
The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Friday deployed heavy contingent and police vehicles on the expressway due to heavy snowfall in Murree to avert any untoward incidents. According to NHMP spokesman, the DIG North and SP IMDC were personally supervising the operational duties and relief operations at the spot. Officers of NHMP were […]
Two dead as rain and snowfall disrupt life in KP
At least two children were killed and three people injured on Thursday as heavy rain and snowfall battered several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), disrupting normal life and transport across the province. Read More: Cold wave grips KP after rain, snowfall According to local sources, the fatalities occurred in Khyber district when three vehicles skidded off a slippery […]
Snowfall alert issued for northern Pakistan
National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) of NDMA has issued a weather alert regarding an approaching westerly weather system expected to affect northern parts of Pakistan from 16 to 22 January 2026. The system is likely to bring moderate to heavy snowfall, intermittent rain, and isolated thunderstorms across several northern and upper regions of the country. […]
Teenage boy killed as shelter collapses during snowfall in South Waziristan
A teenage boy lost his life after a makeshift shelter collapsed during heavy rain and snowfall in Upper South Waziristan, officials and residents said on Wednesday. The incident occurred late Tuesday night in the mountainous Ows Pass area of Tiarza tehsil. Residents said the 15-year-old boy belonged to a nomadic family that had been living […]
Heavy snowfall forces closure of Murree Expressway
The Murree Expressway has been temporarily closed for all non-essential traffic due to severe snowfall, authorities announced on Thursday. The closure affects the stretch from Phulgara Toll Plaza to Murree. Local residents, however, can still access the hill station via the N-75 highway, which remains open. The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) shared the […]
Cold wave grips KP after rain, snowfall
A severe cold wave swept across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday following intermittent rain in plain areas and snowfall in upper regions. Temperatures dropped sharply, particularly in northern and hilly districts, as winter conditions intensified. In Chitral, a noticeable fall in temperature was recorded across the region. Around four inches of snow accumulated on the Lowari […]
South Waziristan residents welcome snowfall and rain as winter sets in
Snowfall and rain hit the mountainous areas of South Waziristan on Tuesday, marking the onset of cold weather and bringing much-needed relief to residents, farmers, and environmental officials. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had predicted rain and snowfall in the hilly areas of the country on Sunday. According to local sources, light to moderate snowfall […]
Rain ends dry spell, brings cold wave to KP
PESHAWAR: A much-awaited rain on Sunday morning brought relief to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ending a prolonged dry spell and sharply dropping temperatures across the province. Residents of Peshawar and surrounding areas felt the grip of a cold wave as light showers swept through the plains. Read More: Viral infections surge in ‘unhealthy’ Lahore; rain likely today The […]
Rescue 1122 imposes red code in Murree ahead of snowfall
The Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 on Saturday enforced a red code and placed the Murree district on high alert ahead of an expected cold wave and snowfall, finalising comprehensive preparedness under its emergency core plan. The measures were taken on the special directions of Secretary Emergency Services Punjab Dr Rizwan Naseer and Deputy Commissioner […]