The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted severe cold across most cities today, with snowfall expected in mountainous regions and partially cloudy skies in several areas.
Frigid winds from Balochistan have intensified the cold in Karachi, where nighttime temperatures have dropped to 12 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, northern areas remain gripped by extreme cold, with mountains blanketed in snow.
Over the past 24 hours, Skardu and Astor recorded the country’s lowest temperatures at minus 11 degrees Celsius, while Hunza reached minus 6 degrees Celsius.
Temperature Updates Across Regions:
- Gilgit, Bagrot, and Qalat: Minus 5°C
- Quetta: Minus 2°C
- Islamabad: 1°C
- Peshawar and Muzaffarabad: 2°C
- Multan, Bahawalpur, Sukkur, and Bannu: 5°C
- Lahore, Nawabshah, and Jammu: 7°C
The intense cold has confined many people indoors, while the chill from Balochistan’s winds has made Karachi’s weather notably colder. Islamabad is also experiencing severe cold, with the PMD predicting this cold wave to persist for the next 2 to 4 days.
Weather Conditions Today:
- Cold and Dry Weather: Expected in most parts of the country, particularly in the twin cities and mountainous areas.
- Light Fog: Likely in northeastern Punjab and upper Sindh during morning hours.
- Rain and Snowfall: Predicted in Chitral, Dir, Swat, and Kurram.
Light rain and snowfall are also expected in Quetta, Chaman, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaghai, and Qila Abdullah.
Atmospheric Conditions:
According to the PMD, a shallow westerly wave is affecting western and upper parts of the country, while continental air prevails over most regions.
The department advises residents to prepare for the cold as winter conditions intensify, especially in northern and high-altitude areas.
