The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced a nationwide forecast dominated by dry conditions, signaling the firm arrival of late autumn's chill. While most of the country will experience dry weather, a significant drop in temperatures is expected, particularly in the northern and hilly regions during the morning and night hours.
Regional Weather Breakdown and Advisory
In the federal capital, Islamabad and its surrounding areas are set for continued dry weather. Residents, however, will feel a noticeable nip in the air, with temperatures falling significantly during the early morning and night, making warmer clothing essential.
Moving to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the majority of districts will remain dry. However, the upper areas, including Chitral, Swat, and Dir, are bracing for cold to very cold conditions. The chill is predicted to intensify after sunset, bringing an early wintry feel to these picturesque locations.
Smog in Punjab and Coastal Breezes in Sindh
Across the plains of Punjab, dry and mild conditions will be the norm during the day. The popular hill stations of Murree and Galliyat will stay cold and dry. A key concern for the province's plain areas, such as Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Gujranwala, is the potential formation of smog and shallow fog patches in the morning and night, which could impact visibility and air quality.
In Sindh, the forecast points to dry weather with warm days and cooler nights, a pattern especially pronounced in interior districts like Sukkur, Larkana, and Nawabshah. Meanwhile, coastal cities, including Karachi and Thatta, can look forward to pleasant conditions complemented by light breezes in the evening.
Cold Intensifies in Northern and Western Regions
The weather pattern takes a colder turn in Balochistan and the northern territories. Northern Balochistan, encompassing Ziarat, Kalat, and Quetta, is set to experience cold to very cold weather. In contrast, the southern parts of the province will remain dry and moderately cool. Authorities have specifically advised residents of the highlands to prepare for frosty mornings.
The chill will be most severe in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, where cold and dry weather will persist. The mornings and nights here will be very cold, with frost and freezing temperatures expected in the valleys of Skardu, Astore, and Hunza, marking a definitive shift towards winter conditions.
This widespread dry spell combined with falling temperatures underscores the seasonal transition. The PMD's forecast helps citizens across Pakistan prepare for the changing weather, from pulling out winter wear to being cautious of early morning smog and frost.
