Islamabad, January 24, 2026 – Pakistan is currently experiencing a severe cold wave, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reporting the lowest temperatures recorded across the country on Saturday morning.
Most regions remain under the grip of cold, with upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northern Balochistan facing extremely low temperatures.
Weather Outlook
The PMD reports that continental air is dominating most parts of Pakistan.
• Saturday: Cold and dry weather is expected in most areas, with very cold and partly cloudy conditions in the northern regions. Cold winds are likely throughout the country.
• Sunday: Similar conditions are forecasted, but southwestern Balochistan may experience partly cloudy weather with evening/night rain-wind or snowfall.
Past 24-Hour Weather Update
Heavy rainfall and snowfall were recorded in several regions, particularly in Kashmir and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Rainfall (mm): Malam Jabba 52, Balakot 18, Dir Upper 13, Dir Lower 4, Saidu Sharif 9, Kalam 7, Pattan & Kakul 4, Chitral 1; Muzaffarabad Airport 49, Muzaffarabad City 4, Kotli 31, Garhi Dupatta & Rawalakot 24; Attock 22, Murree 14, Sialkot Airport 9, Sialkot City 4, Narowal 6, Mangla 5, Islamabad Golra 3, Rawalpindi Chaklala 3; Gilgit-Baltistan Astore 4, Skardu 2, Chilas 2, Bagrote 2, Bunji 1.
Snowfall (inches): Malam Jabba 26, Murree 5.5, Kalam 3.5, Dir 1.5, Kakul & Chitral 1, Skardu 0.3.
Lowest Minimum Temperatures Recorded: Leh & Kalat -11°C, Astore -9°C, Kalam & Parachinar -8°C, Quetta -7°C, Malam Jabba -6°C, Gupis, Dir, Murree & Rawalakot -5°C.
Pakistanis are advised to stay alert, especially in northern and high-altitude areas, as the cold wave continues to affect daily life.