Heavy rains break dry spell across Pakistan; drought concerns subside

The prolonged threat of drought has subsided as widespread rainfall drenched various parts of the country, bringing much-needed relief to both the environment and the agricultural sector.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted that the rains may continue for another two days.  

Several areas, including the federal capital, received rainfall, turning the weather pleasant. Light and heavy showers were recorded in multiple cities across Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Gujar Khan, Vehari, and Mailsi, among others.  

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the downpour led to a sharp drop in temperature, particularly in Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, and Dir. The hill stations of Nathiagali and Ayubia witnessed snowfall, forcing the closure of key routes, including Abbottabad-Murree Road and roads leading to Galiyat.  

Meanwhile, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) also received rain and snowfall, blanketing Neelum Valley, Leepa Valley, Jagran, Shuntar, Garhas, and Keel in white. The snowfall disrupted transportation, with several key roads in upper regions becoming impassable.