Winter sets in across Murree, Galiyat as rain intensifies cold
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Intermittent showers, chilly winds and overcast skies mark the start of winter, while more rain is forecast over the next 24 hours.
MURREE ( Dunya News) – Winter has begun to set in across Murree and the Galiyat region, with intermittent rain and cold winds bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures.
Light showers continued at intervals in both areas on Thursday, while thick clouds covered the sky. The rainfall and chilly winds have made the weather colder, although visitors have described the conditions as pleasant.
Tourists arriving in Murree have started wearing warm clothes, while the use of traditional braziers and heaters has increased in homes and hotels as temperatures fall.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast further rain in Murree and Galiyat over the next 24 hours, warning that the cold is likely to intensify.
Meanwhile, Haripur, including Khanpur and Ghazi tehsils, received the first rainfall of the winter season after an extended dry spell.
The rain brought a sharp change in weather, prompting residents to bring out warm shawls, jackets and other winter clothing.