Islamabad, December 19, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a frost alert for Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, as temperatures are expected to dip to around -2°C. The PMD has warned that the weather will remain cold and dry, with the capital experiencing very chilly conditions during the night hours.
According to the PMD, the weather forecast for Thursday, December 19, 2024, indicates that Islamabad will continue to experience cold and dry conditions, with very cold temperatures overnight. Frost is expected to form in the early morning hours, adding to the frosty conditions in Islamabad.
The PMD further predicts that the weather for Friday, December 20, 2024, will follow similar trends. Cold and dry conditions are expected throughout the day in Islamabad, with very cold temperatures persisting during the night. Frost is likely to develop in the early morning hours, particularly in the Islamabad region, as temperatures drop further.
Regarding the synoptic situation, the PMD stated that continental air is prevailing over most parts of Pakistan, which is contributing to the cold weather. In Islamabad, this means that the frosty conditions will persist, especially in the mornings, making it imperative for residents to take precautions to protect against the cold.
On a national scale, the weather on Thursday, December 19, 2024, is expected to be mostly cold and dry across most parts of the country, with very cold conditions in the upper regions. In addition, moderate to dense fog is likely to develop in patches in the plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh during the night. These areas, including Islamabad, will experience reduced visibility in the early hours of the morning.
The PMD also forecasted that the weather on Friday, December 20, 2024, will remain cold and dry across most regions, with dense fog expected in the plains of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh. The Pothohar region, Kashmir, and the plains around Islamabad are expected to experience frost during the morning hours. The weather over the past 24 hours has been cold and dry in most parts of the country, with very cold temperatures in hilly areas.