Cold Wave to Grip Pakistan: PMD

News Desk

Islamabad: The ongoing cold wave will continue gripping most parts of the country during the next 24 hours, stated the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday.

According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country because cold and dry weather is expected in most parts, while it is very cold in north Balochistan and the upper parts of the country, the Met Office further stated.

Meanwhile, light rain and snowfall over the hills are also expected at isolated places in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Fog is likely to occur over plain areas of Punjab during the night and morning hours.

During the last 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed in most parts of Pakistan, while it was very cold in the upper parts and north Balochistan.

The lowest temperatures were recorded as follows: Leh -12 C, Kalam -10, Astore – 07, Skardu, Parachinar – 06, Bagrote – 05, Malam Jabba, Gilgit – 04, Quetta Hunza, Mir Khani, Rawalakot and Kalat- 03 C.