Temperature in Peshawar Drops to 1°C Amid Intense Cold Wave

News Desk 

Peshawar: A fresh wave of severe cold and freezing winds has disrupted daily life across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the temperature in Peshawar plunging to 1 degree Celsius, the Meteorological Department reported on Monday.

The ongoing cold spell has caused an unusual drop in temperatures from the northern mountainous regions to the plains, while dense fog has enveloped several parts of the country. Both air and ground travel have been severely affected due to freezing winds and extremely low visibility.

Weather officials said temperatures in many districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have fallen to unusually low levels. The coldest temperatures were recorded in Bagrote at minus 6°C and in Dir at minus 5°C.

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Dense fog has reduced visibility to dangerously low levels in various regions, forcing the closure of several motorway sections to traffic. Adverse weather conditions have also disrupted flight operations, causing delays to dozens of domestic and international flights at different airports and leaving passengers stranded.

The Meteorological Department has warned that the cold wave and fog are likely to persist over the next few days. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautionary measures to protect themselves from the harsh weather conditions.