The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) anticipates predominantly cold and dry weather in Islamabad and various parts of Pakistan throughout the current week. The synoptic situation indicates the prevalence of continental air over most regions of Pakistan, leading to these expected weather conditions.
The forecast indicates that Islamabad and many parts of Pakistan will experience cold and dry weather from Tuesday evening/night through Wednesday and Thursday. The northern areas of the country and north Balochistan are likely to witness extremely cold temperatures, with the possibility of frost in Islamabad during the morning hours.
Fog update for Pakistan
A notable concern is the persistence of dense fog/smog in several regions, including Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh. The affected areas encompass Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and others. This dense fog/smog may lead to the closure of motorways and disrupt traffic on inter and intra-city roads, including the National Highway.
In Islamabad, the minimum temperature is expected to range between -01 to -01 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and Thursday.
During the past 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, with very cold conditions in northern areas and north Balochistan. Dense fog/smog affected the plains of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh. In Islamabad, the minimum temperature was recorded at 02 degrees Celsius, with a relative humidity of 92% in the morning.
Skardu and Leh emerged as the coldest places in the country, experiencing temperatures 08 degrees Celsius below freezing. The dense fog/smog led to the closure of sections of motorways, disrupted normal vehicular movement on the National Highway, and impacted flight operations and passenger train schedules.
