The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has refuted claims of an extreme or historic cold wave in Pakistan later this week.
“Certain social media platforms are circulating misleading and unverified forecasts claiming an extreme cold wave across Pakistan during the period from 16th to 25th January, with record-breaking temperatures in the country,” reads a statement uploaded by the PMD on its website on Monday.
The PMD has clarified that no such extreme or historic cold wave is expected during the mentioned period.
However, according to the latest analysis of numerical weather prediction models and observational data, temperatures are within the normal winter range, with no indication of widespread or persistent record-breaking conditions, the PMD stated.
The PMD has advised the public and stakeholders to rely solely on official forecasts, warnings, and advisories issued by the PMD and avoid spreading unverified information that may cause unnecessary concern.
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