Cold wave will continue gripping most parts of the country during the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country.
“Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts while very cold in north Balochistan and upper parts of the country”, the met office said. Light rain/light snowfall over the hills is expected at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Fog is likely to occur over plain areas of Punjab during night and morning hours. During the last 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed in most parts of the country.
While very cold in the upper parts and north Balochistan. The lowest temperatures recorded were 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. The local Met Office has forecast dry and very cold weather for the city for the next 24 hours. The highest maximum temperature of 22 centigrade and the lowest minimum of 08 centigrade were recorded during the last 24 hours. Dry and very cold weather has also been forecast for the rest of the region.—APP
