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Rains, Hill Snow Cool Pakistan as PMD Forecasts Two Dry Days

The agency cites continental air, with shallow fog or smog possible over parts of Punjab.

Overview

  • Isolated showers, hail and high-elevation snowfall over the past 24 hours lowered temperatures in Islamabad, Punjab and northern regions, according to PMD observations.
  • Mainly dry weather is expected across most areas for the next two days, with cold persisting in hilly districts and shallow fog or smog possible in some Punjab plains.
  • Recorded precipitation included Kasur 14 mm, Astore 13 mm, Rawalakot 10 mm and Islamabad Airport 5 mm, with additional light totals at several stations.
  • Observed minimums featured Kalam at −4°C, Leh −2°C, Gupis, Astore and Ziarat −1°C, alongside 9°C in Islamabad and 16°C in Lahore.
  • Forecast minimums: Islamabad 8–10°C Thursday then 7–9°C Friday–Saturday; Rawalpindi 13–15°C then 12–14°C; Lahore 15–17°C then 14–16°C.