The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and dry weather across most regions of the country over the next 24 hours. Moderate to dense fog is expected during the morning and night in Punjab, upper Sindh, and the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Light rain and snowfall are forecasted for western Balochistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by evening or night.
The current weather pattern is influenced by continental air, with a shallow westerly wave expected to impact upper and western areas starting tomorrow evening or night.
Over the past 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed nationwide, with light rain reported in northern Balochistan, Kashmir, Murree, and Galiyat. Punjab experienced widespread moderate to dense fog, disrupting daily life and road traffic. Leh recorded the lowest temperature at -11°C, making it the coldest place in the country.
In Punjab, dense fog blanketed several cities, including Lahore, on Friday, severely affecting daily activities and halting traffic. Motorway authorities reported closures on M2 (Lahore to Kot Momin), M3 (Lahore to Darkhana), M4 (Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad), and M11 (Lahore to Sialkot) due to poor visibility. Motorway police advised commuters to use the Grand Trunk (GT) Road, urging drivers to exercise caution, drive slowly, and use fog lights. They also recommended avoiding unnecessary travel as dense fog continues to impact visibility on highways across the country.
