Islamabad, February 6, 2025 – On Friday, February 7, 2025, Punjab is set to experience cold and dry weather in most of its districts, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The province, known for its agricultural prominence, will experience weather conditions that are typical for the winter season, with a blanket of dry and chilly air settling over the region.
As per PMD’s forecast, the weather will remain cold and dry in most districts of Punjab, but the Pothohar region, including Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding areas, will experience very cold or partly cloudy conditions in the evening and night. This is expected to bring a further dip in temperatures, especially in these elevated areas. For the night of Thursday, February 6, 2025, similarly, the weather will be mainly cold and dry in the majority of Punjab, with Murree and the Galiyat region bracing for even colder and drier conditions.
The cold wave in Punjab is a direct result of continental air that is currently prevailing over most parts of the country. The ongoing spell of cold and dry weather is not just a regional phenomenon but affects the entire northern region of Pakistan. PMD has also warned that a shallow westerly wave is likely to approach the western parts of the country starting from tomorrow evening, which could slightly affect the weather conditions over Punjab and other nearby areas in the coming days.
Looking at the weather pattern for Thursday, February 6, 2025, the forecast for Punjab mirrors the general outlook for the country. Across most parts of the province, cold and dry conditions are expected to dominate the day and night. The exception will be the higher altitude areas of Punjab, such as Murree and Galiyat, where the temperatures will plummet further, resulting in a very cold and dry climate, especially after sunset.
The weather conditions will remain consistent through Friday, February 7, 2025. While cold and dry weather will persist throughout Punjab, the hill stations and mountainous areas of the province, including Murree and Galiyat, will continue to experience much colder temperatures, especially in the evening and nighttime hours.
At the national level, cold and dry weather is expected to prevail in most regions, particularly in the hilly areas where temperatures continue to drop significantly. While rain or snowfall was reported at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and nearby regions, Punjab remains free from such precipitation, with only the expected cold and dry air continuing to dominate.
The lowest recorded temperatures across the country, including Punjab, highlight the intensity of the cold. In areas like Leh, the temperature has dropped to -13°C, while places in Punjab, especially in the hilltops, have seen similar plunges in temperature. The continued cold wave in Punjab is expected to persist for several days, so residents are advised to prepare for more chilly nights and mornings.
In summary, Punjab’s cold and dry weather will persist through the week, with the coldest conditions being felt in the mountainous regions, as temperatures continue to dip. The ongoing cold front is expected to affect daily life, particularly in the northern parts of Punjab, so precautions should be taken to stay warm and safe during this chilly period.