ISLAMABAD – Cold wave/frost conditions will likely prevail in Pakistan during the current week.
As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. A shallow westerly wave will likely affect upper parts of the country from tomorrow.
Under the influence of these conditions, a cold wave will likely prevail and persist till Saturday, December 14.
Cold wave will cause a significant drop in day and night temperatures. Day temperatures will likely drop 04°C-06°C below normal in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir and 05°C-07°C below normal in Balochistan and Sindh.
Cold with gusty winds are likely in Sindh, Balochistan and parts of Punjab. Frost is also likely to develop over plains.
Moderate rain-wind/thunderstorms with snowfall over the hills are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Buner, Shangla, Manshera, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Astore, Ghizer, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli, Haveli and Bagh till 11th December with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and Advice: Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast particularly frost conditions. Avoid long period of outdoor exposure in cold and windy weather during night and morning hours. Tourists and travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain cautious during the period.
