Western Disturbance has given widespread moderate to heavy rainfall over several parts of Pakistan. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the system has now moved away from Pakistan and is presently prevailing over Jammu and Kashmir.
In a span of 24 hours, Dir recorded 30 mm of rain, Peshawar 27.3 mm, Saidu Sharif 26 mm, Dera Ismail Khan 20.7 mm, Jhelum 17 mm, Islamabad 12 mm and Kakul 11.5 mm.
The system has also given heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the region. The weather authorities have also issued alerts for avalanche over the region.
In wake of the system, cold day conditions are prevailing over the region as the maximum temperatures have dropped significantly. On Wednesday, Quetta recorded 5°C as the day temperature, Dera Ismail Khan 11.2°C and Lahore 15.2°C.
Cold day conditions are witnessed when the maximum temperatures are recorded at 16°C or below and the departure from the normal is five degrees.
As per the latest forecast by Skymet, the remnants of the system will continue to give rainfall for next 24 hours, receding thereafter.
Western Disturbances become frequent during winters and are responsible for affecting the weather in the region to a large extent. These systems after approaching the region usually stay for 1-2 days and give short spells of rain. The system is called Western Disturbance due to its movement from west to east.
