First winter rain and snowfall predicted in upper parts of country.

QUETTA -- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Balochistan Wednesday issued alert about the first winter rain and snowfall in the province. Rain-thunderstorm (with light Snowfall over hills) is expected in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Qila Abdullah during Friday (night) to Saturday, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said in its forecast. The NDMA has advised deputy commissioners to take precautionary steps during the rain and snowfall spell in the plains of northern Balochistan. The authority has directed the district authorities to keep the staff and heavy machinery standby for any contingency. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel on highways on Friday and Saturday. Met Office on Tuesday predicted first winter rain and snowfall in upper parts of the

country during the weekend. It informed that a westerly weather system is likely to approach western and upper parts of the country from Friday and expected to persist in upper parts...