Islamabad, January 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):

Synoptic Situation

A westerly wave is affecting western and upper parts of the country.

Wednesday

Rain/snow is expected in north/north-western Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, upper Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Dense fog is likely to prevail in plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh.

Thursday

Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. However, more light rain/snow is expected in few districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining area during evening/night. Dense fog is likely to prevail in plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh.

Past 24-Hour Weather

Cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while very cold in hilly areas. However, rain/snow occurred in Gilgit Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and north Balochistan.

Rainfall (mm): Balochistan: Quetta (Samungli) 10, Khuzdar, Kalat, Zhob 03, Nokkundi 02, Dalbandin 01, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Parachinar 04, Kalam, Malamjabba 02, Dir (Upper 02, Lower 01), Drosh, Pattan, Bannu, Takhtbai 01, Gilgit Baltistan: Bagrote 01, Punjab: Islamabad 01. Snowfall (Inches): Kalam and Malamjabba 01.

Today’s Lowest Minimum Temperature’s (°C): Leh -11, Skardu -08, Gupis -07, Bagrote, Hunza -05, Malam Jabba, Astore -04, Parachinar, Kalam -03, Pulwama, Baramulla -01.

For more information, contact:
National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC)
Pakistan Meteorological Department
Headquarter Office, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-638-638
Email: nwfc@pmd.gov.pk
Website: http://nwfc.pmd.gov.pk