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Azad Kashmir Weather: Rainfall and Heavy Snowfall Expected from February 20 to 22

Muzaffarabad: Azad Kashmir, along with parts of Srinagar, Muzaffarabad, and Gilgit-Baltistan, is bracing for significant weather changes from February 20 to February 22, 2025. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings of intermittent rainfall and heavy snowfall on the mountains during this period.

In regions including the Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hatiyan Bala, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhnuti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur, forecasters expect not only sporadic rain showers accompanied by thunder and lightning but also intense snowfall on the high-altitude areas. Strong winds are anticipated to exacerbate the situation, potentially leading to hazardous road conditions.

The Meteorological Department has cautioned that the heavy snowfall could result in road closures and slippery surfaces, severely affecting traffic flow. Additionally, between the night of February 20 and the early hours of February 20, certain locations in Kashmir may witness hailstorms. In the mountainous regions of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, there is also a heightened risk of landslides and the falling of ice chunks, posing further threats to public safety.

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Authorities have advised tourists and locals alike to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel during the adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, in areas like Murree, the Galyat region, and their surroundings, the weather is expected to remain cold and partly cloudy.

In the past 24 hours, sporadic rainfall was recorded in parts of Kashmir, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad, while the rest of the Punjab province experienced cold, dry conditions.

Residents and travelers are urged to monitor local weather updates and heed official warnings to stay safe amid the evolving weather scenario.

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