Cold, dry weather grips most parts of country

Temperatures continue to drop across different areas

Most parts of Pakistan are expected to experience cold and dry weather over the next 12 hours, with hilly regions likely to remain very cold as winter sets in, meteorological officials have warned.

Officials also cautioned that smog and shallow fog patches may develop in some plain areas of Punjab.

This morning, minimum temperatures reflected a significant drop across major cities. Islamabad and Peshawar recorded 8°C, Lahore 14°C, and Karachi 17°C.

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In northern and hilly regions, Quetta registered 3°C, Gilgit -1°C, Murree 4°C, and Muzaffarabad 6°C.

Balochistan is also witnessing cold and dry conditions, with northern and central areas experiencing further temperature declines.

Quetta and Kalat recorded 1°C, Sibi 12°C, Nokkundi 9°C, Gwadar’s coastal belt 14°C, and Jiwani 19°C.

Meteorologists said chilly conditions are likely to persist as the country moves deeper into the winter season.