WEB DESK: Cold and dry weather is predicted to persist across much of the country on Wednesday, with northern regions bracing for very cold to extremely cold conditions, as reported by weather officials.
Moderate fog is expected to impair visibility across many plains of Punjab and multiple districts in upper Sindh, especially during the early morning and nighttime, heightening risks for road travel.
Region-specific updates from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) outline that Islamabad will experience cold and dry weather throughout the day, with strong winds possibly developing by afternoon.
In Punjab, the majority of districts are set to remain cold and dry, particularly at hill stations like Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding locales. Moderate fog is anticipated in areas such as Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Multan, Kot Addu, Jhang, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalnagar, Okara, Sahiwal, Kasur, Khanewal, Khanpur, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
For Sindh, cold and dry conditions are likely across most districts. Morning and nighttime fog may form in Sukkur, Rohri, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mohenjodaro, and adjacent areas.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to see similar cold and dry weather in most districts. Northern areas in the region will endure severe cold. Fog might develop early in the day or at night in Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Dera Ismail Khan, and nearby districts.
In Balochistan, a dominating pattern of cold and dry weather is forecast across most areas, with extreme cold likely to grip the northern regions of the province.
Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir are also projected to experience exceptionally cold and dry weather on Wednesday.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution against harsh winter conditions and poor visibility due to fog, especially in zones identified as prone to reduced visibility.
