PESHAWAR: The Meteorological Department has predicted rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over hills Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Duner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Charsadda, Mardan, Peshawar, Kohat, Waziristan and Kurram from Friday to Sunday. It said the rainfall will be beneficial for the sowing of wheat crops in the rain-fed areas. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) directed all district governments to take precautionary measures in order to avoid any loss of human life or damages to property. It also directed the concerned authorities to inform the tourists about the weather forecast and ensure availability of all emergency services, staff and machineries besides other resources to deal with any emergency situation. PDMA also directed the concerned line department to remain vigilant in restoring road links in case heavy snowfall or land sliding. Our Correspondent
