Islamabad, The National Weather Forecasting Centre in Islamabad has reported stable weather conditions expected to prevail across most parts of Pakistan in the upcoming week. The forecast includes cold and dry weather, with very cold conditions likely to continue in the plains of Punjab.

According to National Weather Forecasting Centre – Islamabad, dense foggy conditions are also anticipated to persist in patches across the plains of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh. Additionally, frost is expected in the upper parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pothohar region, including Islamabad, and Kashmir.

The weather office has forecasted light rain accompanied by light snowfall over the mountains in Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan on the 13th, 16th, and 17th of January. The Met Office has also issued several impacts and advisories:

– Rainfed areas are expected to remain under water stress conditions, and the general public is advised to use water judiciously.

– Foggy conditions in the plains may result in day temperatures being 4 to 6 degrees Celsius below normal.

– Farmers are advised to manage their crops accordingly and ensure that their livestock are kept in warm places to cope with the cold weather conditions.

– Travelers are advised to exercise extra caution during foggy days.

The National Weather Forecasting Centre also clarified that rumors circulating on social media regarding snowfall in the plains of Punjab are baseless, urging the public to disregard such fake news.