Islamabad, January 23, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a chilling forecast for most areas of the country, anticipating very cold weather on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
In its detailed weather report, the PMD highlighted the prevalence of mainly very cold and dry conditions in most regions, accompanied by the persistence of dense fog/smog in specific areas.
The affected regions include Islamabad, plain areas of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh, where citizens can expect very cold weather due to the dense fog. The Met Office emphasized the likelihood of continued dense fog in these areas and issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise extra caution.
The synoptic situation, as described by the PMD, reveals that continental air is currently prevailing over most parts of the country. This weather pattern contributes to the predominantly cold and dry conditions experienced in recent days.
For Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the weather forecast mirrored the upcoming pattern, with very cold and dry conditions expected across most areas of the country. Once again, dense fog/smog was predicted to linger in Islamabad, the plain areas of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh, leading to very cold weather in these regions.
The past 24 hours recorded cold and dry weather prevailing over most parts of the country, with northern areas experiencing particularly low temperatures. Dense fog/smog persisted over Islamabad, the Pothohar region, plain areas of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh during this period.
The PMD provided a list of the lowest recorded minimum temperatures in various locations, underlining the severity of the cold spell. Notable figures include Leh at -12°C, Skardu at -10°C, Kalam at -07°C, and other regions such as Gilgit, Astore, Kalat at -06°C. Srinagar recorded -05°C, while Chitral reported -04°C. Locations such as Bunji, Dir, Hunza, Rawalakot, Quetta, and Mirkhani experienced temperatures as low as -03°C.
As the nation braces for the anticipated very cold weather, authorities and citizens alike are encouraged to stay informed about the evolving weather conditions. The PMD’s advisory serves as a reminder to exercise caution, particularly in areas prone to dense fog, ensuring the safety and well-being of the public during this spell of intense winter weather.