Islamabad, January 8, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted cold, dry weather with gusty winds for Islamabad and its surrounding areas on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Residents should prepare for very cold morning conditions, with the possibility of frost in some areas.
The PMD expects gusty winds to sweep through the city during the afternoon, adding a wind chill effect to the already chilly conditions in Islamabad. For Wednesday night, January 8, 2025, similar cold and dry weather is anticipated in Islamabad, the capital region.
Nationwide Weather Overview
A continental air mass is dominating most parts of Pakistan, influencing weather patterns across the country.
• Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Cold and dry weather is expected in most areas, with very cold conditions prevailing in hilly regions. Moderate to dense fog patches are likely in northeastern Punjab, while shallow to moderate fog is expected in southern Punjab and upper Sindh during morning and night hours.
• Thursday, January 9, 2025
The weather across most parts of Pakistan will remain cold and dry, with very cold temperatures in hilly regions during morning and night. Moderate to dense fog patches are expected to persist in northeastern Punjab, while southern Punjab and upper Sindh will experience shallow to moderate fog. Frost may occur in Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pothohar region, and parts of upper Punjab during morning hours. Gusty winds are likely in central and southern regions by the afternoon.
Past 24-Hour Weather Conditions
Cold and dry weather prevailed in most parts of Pakistan, with very cold conditions reported in hilly areas. Dense fog was observed in eastern Punjab.
Lowest Recorded Minimum Temperatures
The PMD recorded extremely low temperatures in several locations over the past 24 hours:
• Leh: -13°C
• Astore: -11°C
• Kalam: -9°C
• Gupis: -8°C
• Kalat, Skardu: -7°C
• Quetta: -6°C
• Hunza: -5°C
• Drosh, Chitral, Gilgit, Parachinar: -3°C
Residents are advised to take precautions against the cold, particularly in the morning hours, and to drive carefully in areas affected by fog.