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Winter chill grips Pakistan: Snow, rain, and fog expected
1 Jan
Summary
- Rain, thunderstorms, and snow predicted for northern Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Patches of fog to persist in Punjab and upper Sindh's plains during morning and night.
- Cold and cloudy weather is forecast for the rest of Pakistan.
Northern areas of Pakistan are set to experience a significant weather shift, with predictions of rain, wind-thunderstorms, and snow over hills. This forecast specifically targets northern Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, and Punjab within the next twelve hours. Residents can anticipate a noticeable drop in temperature and increased precipitation across these regions.
Meanwhile, the plains of northeast and south Punjab, along with upper Sindh, are likely to see persistent fog patches during the morning and night hours. These conditions may impact visibility and travel in these areas. For the rest of the country, the outlook is for cold and cloudy weather, indicating a widespread cool spell.
Temperatures recorded this morning highlight the current cold snap. Islamabad and Muzaffarabad registered eight degrees Celsius, Lahore nine, Peshawar ten, and Karachi a comparatively mild twenty degrees Celsius. Quetta recorded three degrees, Gilgit six, and Murree four degrees Celsius, reflecting the varied climatic conditions across Pakistan.
