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National Weather Forecasting Centre, Islamabad
Pakistan Meteorological Department

Press Release
Issue Date: 3 Jan, 2024 01:02 PM
Dense foggy conditions will continue in Punjab, plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh in coming days

Met Office informed that due to stable atmosphere, prevailing dense foggy conditions will continue over Punjab including Islamabad, plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh. A rain bearing westerly system is likely to enter in Balochistan on 04th January and may affect parts of Balochistan till 05th January, 2024. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Light to moderate rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over hills) is expected in Chaghi, Quetta, Chaman, Ziarat, Qilla Abdullah, Qillah Saifullah, Loralai, Pishin, Mastung, Zhob, Kalat, Musa Khel, Kharan, Harnai, Sibbi, Noshki, Khuzdar and Makran coast on 04th & 05th January.

Impacts and Advises:

  • Due to foggy conditions day temperatures are likely to drop 03 to 05 (℃) in coming days.
  • Very cold weather conditions are likely to prevail in fog affected areas.
  • Exposure to foggy environment may cause health issues.
  • Flights, Railways and Highways/Motorways operations may be disrupted.
  • Travelers are advised to remain cautious during the foggy days.
    • For latest updates: https://www.pmd.gov.pk/en/

Spokesperson