Tag: #Winters
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January Will be the Coldest Month in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP): Spokesman Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Dr. Khalid Malik on Sunday said January would be the coldest month of the ongoing winter season. During the month, the temperature would fall in plain areas whereas more snowfall would be expected in northern hilly areas, he told APP. It would add intensity of fog…
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Heavy Snowfall in Murree
ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): Spokesman Meteorological Department (PMD) Dr. Khalid Malik Sunday said Murree and Nathiagali had engulfed above eight inches snowfall. Talking to APP, he said snowfall attracted huge tourists but people should check the road conditions before setting out for their journey to Murree for their convenience. He said that after the snowfall…
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Ski Stations Opened in Austria
Vienna, Dec 24 (AFP/APP): Austria allowed its more than 400 ski stations to open on Thursday, just two days before the country enters its third nationwide coronavirus lockdown. At the beginning of this month the government announced it was allowing ski stations to open on December 24, and has stuck by the decision even after…
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Winter season vs COVID-19 Resurgence
By Taj Nabi Khan ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP):Implementation of the health guideline protocols under the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is significant measure to help protect the masses from the ‘re-emergence spike’ or what may be called as ‘the second wave’ of coronavirus, particularly in wake of the changing weather conditions of Pakistan. The famous old…
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India-China Tensions: Is Indian army ready for the winters?
For more than three months now, Indian and Chinese troops have been facing each other in Ladakh. While talks are underway between the two countries, the deployment of more troops and preparations for the coming days are putting the Indian Army under tremendous pressure. An Indian Army official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the…