LAHORE: The Punjab chapter of the Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Wednesday dismissed circulating reports of an extreme cold wave in the province from January 16 to 25. Read More: Severe cold alert issued across Punjab until january 16 DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia clarified that there is no likelihood of heavy rainfall or snowfall […]
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Cold weather to grip country until February, no more rain in sight: PMD
Director of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Muhammad Irfan Virk, on Monday said that prolonged dry and chilly conditions, along with dense fog in some areas, will prevail until February, without any predictions of rain or snowfall. Talking to a private news channel, the PMD Director said that cold weather is expected to grip Pakistan […]
Karachi to see sharp temperature drop from Jan 4
Karachi is expected to experience a noticeable drop in temperature from January 4–5, with the mercury likely to fall to single digits, according to a forecast issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday. The development could mark one of the coldest spells of the ongoing winter season for the coastal city. Read More: […]
Winter rain brings cooler weather to Karachi
The first spell of winter rain drenched several parts of Karachi late Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday morning, bringing a noticeable dip in temperature. Residents in many neighbourhoods welcomed the showers after weeks of dry and cool weather. Light to moderate rainfall was reported in the Old City area, Lyari, Keamari, Mauripur, DHA and […]
Mercury may fall to 11°C as PMD forecasts light rain in Karachi tomorrow
The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast light drizzle and rain in Karachi during the night of December 30, with cloudy conditions likely to persist through the day and temperatures expected to drop further, while rainfall and snowfall are also anticipated in several other parts of the country in the coming days. According to the Met Office’s […]
Cold spell hits Northern Pakistan as rain and snow arrive
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and snowfall in northern Pakistan tomorrow, caused by a weak westerly weather system. Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to see precipitation. The system is mild but sufficient to bring light rain and snow in higher altitudes. Officials said the weather will also lower temperatures by up […]
Khawaja Asif dodges question on alleged hypersonic missile test
ISLAMABAD — Defence Minister Khawaja Asif avoided confirming or denying reports about Pakistan conducting a hypersonic ballistic missile test, saying such matters should not be discussed publicly. “Now don’t ask all these questions. Ask such things in private,” Asif remarked during an interview on Samaa TV’s show Mere Sawal on Friday when asked about the […]
Minor earthquake tremors rattle Karachi, no casualties reported
Residents of Karachi felt minor earthquake tremors across several areas on Friday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported the tremors measured 2.2 on the Richter scale. The tremors struck at 3:39 PM and lasted for a few seconds. Authorities confirmed that the earthquake originated 24 kilometers north of DHA at a depth of 10 kilometers. Many […]
PMDannounces 2026 eclipse schedule
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced the schedule for solar and lunar eclipses that will take place in 2026, confirming that the country will witness only one of these celestial events. According to the PMD’s statement, two solar and two lunar eclipses are expected during the year. Out of these, only one lunar […]
Depression over Arabian Sea moves northwest: PMD
KARACHI — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported on Sunday that a depression over the eastern Arabian Sea has moved northwestwards in the past 12 hours and is now centered about 936 kilometers south-southeast of Karachi and 700 kilometers west-southwest of Mumbai (India). According to PMD’s latest alert, the system is currently positioned over the […]