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Dry but Freezing Weather Persists in Azad Kashmir

Muzaffarabad, February 25, 2025 – After days of continuous rain and snowfall, the weather in Azad Kashmir has turned dry but remains bitterly cold. While snowfall has ceased in higher mountainous regions, a sharp drop in temperatures has been recorded due to icy winds.

According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature in Muzaffarabad is expected to hover around 10°C during the day and drop to 4°C at night. The Leepa Valley recorded the coldest temperatures, with daytime temperatures at 3°C and nighttime temperatures plunging to -3°C. Pir Chinasi is also experiencing freezing conditions, with daytime temperatures at 1°C and nighttime temperatures dropping to -4°C.

In Neelum Valley, cold winds are blowing after recent snowfall, with temperatures expected to remain at 4°C during the day and -2°C at night. In Bagh, daytime temperatures are forecasted at 9°C, dropping to 2°C at night. Rawalakot is also experiencing intense cold, with daytime temperatures at 8°C and nighttime temperatures at 3°C.

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Following the snowfall, several tourist routes remain closed, and authorities are working to clear them. Roads leading to Pir Chinasi, Leepa Valley, Neelum Valley, and Makra Peak are still affected by landslides and snow accumulation. Tourists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and check road conditions before embarking on any journeys.

Power outages and network disruptions have been reported in several areas after the rain and snowfall. Officials stated that restoration work is underway in Hattian Bala, Neelum Valley, Kotli, and other affected regions, with full recovery expected soon.

The Meteorological Department predicts that the weather in most parts of Azad Kashmir will remain dry but intensely cold over the next 24 hours. No further rain or snowfall is expected, but the freezing conditions are likely to persist.

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