Lahore, often referred to as the “City of Gardens,” is experiencing cold and dry weather today (Thursday), with temperatures expected to range from a low of 7°C to a high of 20°C. Humidity levels have reached 75%, and wind speeds are recorded at 2 km/h.
Despite the chilly conditions, Lahore has ranked first globally in air pollution, with an alarming smog level of 277.
Across Pakistan, temperatures continue to drop. Islamabad, the federal capital, recorded a low of -1°C, while Skardu and Gopas saw extreme lows of -7°C. Kalam and Kalat experienced temperatures of -6°C, and Quetta dropped to -5°C as a cold wave swept through Balochistan.
The Shigar Valley witnessed its first snowfall of the season, disrupting communication with the upper areas of Astor and surrounding regions.
The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and nearby hilly areas, further intensifying the winter chill.
