The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted cold and dry weather for most parts of country during next 24 hours, while very cold conditions will continue in hilly areas.
The Met Office said patches of fog are likely to develop during the early morning hours in several districts of north-east Punjab, including Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Jhang and Sargodha, which may disrupt road traffic and routine activities.
In Islamabad, cold and dry weather is expected to persist. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will also remain cold and dry in most districts; however, partly cloudy conditions with chances of light rain and light snowfall at isolated places are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat and surrounding areas during evening and night.
Punjab will experience cold and dry weather, while Murree, Galiyat and adjoining areas are likely to remain very cold. Sindh is also expected to witness cold and dry conditions across most districts.
In Balochistan, cold and dry weather is forecast in most parts, with very cold conditions in northern districts. Cold winds are also expected to blow in many areas during the afternoon. Kashmir will remain very cold and dry, while Gilgit-Baltistan is likely to experience very cold weather with partly cloudy skies.
Partly cloudy weather forecast for city
Lahore’s skies were partly cloudy on Wednesday, with the MET office forecasting similar conditions for the next 24 hours. According to officials, continental air dominates most parts of the country, while a shallow westerly trough affects the extreme north. Expect mostly cold and dry weather nationwide, with hilly areas staying chilly and partly cloudy. Fog patches might roll in over northeast Punjab districts come morning. Temps dropped to -10°C in Leh while Lahore’s low was 9°C.