{"id":71101,"date":"2026-01-17T18:27:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T13:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=71101"},"modified":"2026-01-17T18:27:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T13:27:24","slug":"new-weather-system-brings-cold-rain-and-snow-to-punjab-pdma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=71101","title":{"rendered":"New weather system brings cold, rain, and snow to Punjab: PDMA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new western weather system has entered Punjab, bringing forecasts of severe cold, rainfall, and snowfall across the province, authorities said.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the system is currently affecting Lahore and other areas, keeping temperatures low and fog persistent.<\/p>\n<p>Between January 20 and 23, heavy snowfall and rain are expected in Murree, Galyat, and other hilly regions, with rain likely in most districts of Punjab.<\/p>\n<p>PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia said local government, health authorities, Rescue 1122, police, forest department, C&#038;W, tourism, and transport departments have been put on high alert. 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