Cold sweeps KP after rain, heavy snowfall.

PESHAWAR -- Rain and snowfall brought cold temperatures to the people across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday.

Though no damage to public life or property was reported, the winter storm suspended supply of electricity and natural gas to many areas, including the provincial capital.

The Meteorological Department forecast more light-moderate rain and snowfall in the province, including capital city Peshawar, today (Thursday).

The spell of heavy snowfall continued in Swat's mountainous areas for the second consecutive day, while rain fell in plains.

Power, gas supply suspended due to winter storm

The snow began falling in Kalam, Malam Jabba, Gabin Jabba, Elum, Sangar, Bahrain, Mankiyal, Utror, Gabral, Matiltan and other upper parts of Swat district late Tuesday night causing the temperature to drop below freezing.

Around 15-inch snowfall was...

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