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More rain, light snowfall expected in hilly areas

A westerly wave is affecting upper parts of the country and likely to persist till Thursday night.
Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, more rain-thunderstorm (with light snowfall over the hills) is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and its adjoining hilly areas during the next 24 hours, the Met Office reported on Thursday.

Foggy conditions are likely in plain areas of the Punjab and upper Sindh.

During last 24 hours, temperature in Bagrote, Gupis and Skardu was recorded at -10°C, Kalam, Astore -07°C, Malamjabba -05°C, Parachinar, Kalat, Hunza -04°C, Drosh, Rawalakot -02°C, Chitral and Murree -01°C.



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