Social media platforms are abuzz with reports of an extreme or historic cold wave in Pakistan from 16th to 25th January 2026.
Large-scale sharing of these reports by citizens with families and friends and on WhatsApp groups has made the content viral.
Reacting to these reports, 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,” the PMD stated, while clarifying that no such extreme or historic cold wave is expected during the mentioned period.
“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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