Islamabad, January 19, 2025 – Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, is set to experience a cold and cloudy start to the week, with light rain anticipated in the region on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast partly cloudy and chilly weather for Monday, January 20, 2025, extending to nearby areas.
Weather Outlook for Islamabad and Surrounding Areas
On Sunday, the city is expected to experience cold weather accompanied by cloudy skies and occasional light rainfall. This trend of cool temperatures and overcast conditions will likely continue into Monday, with the weather remaining partly cloudy but predominantly dry.
National Weather Warnings and Alerts
At a national level, the PMD has issued warnings of heavy rain in specific regions of Balochistan, including Chagai, Nushki, Kharan, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, and Quetta, which may result in flash flooding. Additionally, moderate to heavy snowfall is predicted in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, and Qilla Saifullah, potentially leading to road closures and hazardous driving conditions due to slippery surfaces.
Synoptic Situation
A westerly weather system is currently impacting western and upper parts of Pakistan, influencing weather patterns across multiple provinces.
Forecast for Sunday
Rain and snowfall are expected in North and Western Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Potohar, Kashmir, and popular hill stations like Murree and Galiyat. In other regions, mainly cold and dry weather will prevail, with upper areas of the country experiencing very cold and cloudy conditions. Dense fog is also expected during the night in parts of Punjab, upper Sindh, and plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Forecast for Monday
Monday will bring cold and dry weather to most of the country, with upper regions remaining very cold and cloudy. Rain and snowfall are likely to persist in Northwestern Balochistan, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas. Dense fog in the early morning and nighttime hours is expected in Punjab, upper Sindh, and other plain areas.
Past 24-Hour Weather
In the past 24 hours, cold and dry weather dominated much of the country, with very cold and partly cloudy conditions observed in hilly areas. Moderate to dense fog blanketed parts of Punjab and upper Sindh. Light rainfall and thunderstorms were reported in isolated locations within Balochistan.
Recorded Precipitation and Temperatures
Rainfall (in mm): Dalbandin 24, Pishin 17, Quetta (City 13, Samangli 10), Nokkundi 7, Kalat 4, and Panjgur 1.
Snowfall (in inches): Ziarat 2, Quetta 1.
Lowest minimum temperatures recorded today (°C): Leh -9, Gupis -6, Skardu, Malam Jabba -4, Astore, Hunza, and Parachinar -3.