National Weather Forecasting Centre, Islamabad
Pakistan Meteorological Department
- Sunday, 19 January 2025
- nwfc@pmd.gov.pk
- 92-51-111 638 638
Met office predicted that a westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country on 18th January. Under the influence of this weather system:
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation particularly in hilly areas of the country. For latest weather updates please visit: https://www.pmd.gov.pk
Spokesperson
Met Office predicted that after a long dry period a frontal weather system is likely to enter western parts of the country on 01st January, 2025 (evening/night) and may persist in upper parts till 06th January, 2025. Under the influence of this weather system:
Rain-wind/thunderstorm with heavy snowfall is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 01st (night) to 06th January, 2025. With occasional gaps
Rain-wind/thunderstorm with heavy snowfall over hills is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Bunner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Bannu, Karak and Kohat from 01st to 05th January, 2025. With occasional gaps.
Rain-wind/thunderstorm with heavy snowfall in Murree and Galliyat from 01st (night) to 06th January 2025 with occasional gaps. Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Islamabad, Pothohar region, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Khushab, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jahng and Toba Tek Singh from 02nd (evening/night) to 06th January (morning), 2025. while light rain-wind/thunderstorm is also expected in Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Taunsa Sharif, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Okara and Bahawalnagar from 02nd (night) to 05th January, 2025. With occasional gaps
Rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over hills is expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chagi, Noushki, Kalat, Khuzdar, Harnai, Zhob and Musakhel (with occasional gaps) from 01st to 04th January, 2025.
Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the province however, light rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Dadu, Qamber Shehdad Kot, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sukkur and Jacobabad on 03rd & 04th January, 2025.
Possible Impacts and advises:
Note: : All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation particularly in hilly areas of the country. NDMA/PDMA’s /SDMA’s are requested to take necessary steps accordingly.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://www.pmd.gov.pk/en/
Spokesperson
Met office predicted that a westerly wave is likely to affect upper parts of the country from 07th December. Under the influence of this weather system:
A cold wave is likely to affect most parts of the country from 08th to 14th December. Under the influence of cold wave conditions, a significant drop in day and night temperatures are predicted. Day temperatures are likely to drop (04-06) °C below normal in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. While (05-07) °C below normal in Balochistan and Sindh. Cold with gusty winds are likely in Sindh, Balochistan and parts of Punjab. Frost is also likely to develop over plains.
Moderate rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Buner, Shangla, Manshera, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Astore, Ghizer, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli, Haveli and Bagh from 07th (night) to 11th December with occasional gaps.
Light to moderate rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad and Jhang from 07th (night) to 08th December (afternoon).
Possible Impacts and advice:
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation particularly in northern areas. Any significant change will be updated accordingly.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://www.pmd.gov.pk/en/
Spokesperson
Met office predicted that a westerly wave is likely to affect western parts of the country from 28th November (night). Under the influence of this weather system:
• Moderate rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the hills) is expected in Quetta, Pishin, Qilla Saifullah, Zhob, Shirani, Musa Khel, Barkhan, Ziarat, Loralai, Dera Ghazi Khan on 28th (night)/ 29th November and 02nd December. While in Gawadar, Kech, Panjgur, Awaran, Kalat, Khuzdar and Lasbella on 28th (night)/ 29th November.
• Light to moderate rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over the mountains) is expected in Waziristan, Kurrum, Mohmand, Khyber, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Buner, Shangla, Manshera, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Astore, Ghizer, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli, Haveli and Bagh from 29th (evening/night) to 02nd December with occasional gaps.
• Light rain/drizzle is also expected in Pothohar region, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Mianwali, Bhakkar and Layyah on 29th (evening/night) and 02nd December.
Possible Impacts and advice:
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation. Any significant change will be updated accordingly.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://www.pmd.gov.pk/en/
Spokesperson
Met office predicted that a frontal weather system is likely to approach upper parts of the country on 14th November (evening). Under the influence of these weather systems:
Possible Impacts and advises:
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation. Any significant change will be updated accordingly.
For latest weather updates please visit: https://www.pmd.gov.pk/en/
Spokesperson
The Depression over West-central Arabian Sea has moved further northwestward during past 12 hours and now lies at around Latitude 18.6N & Longitude 58.4E, at a distance of about 1150km southwest of Karachi, 830km southwest of Gwadar, 130km southeast of Duqm, Oman, 190km south-southwest of Masirah, Oman and 490 northeast of Salalah, Oman.
None of the Pakistan coastal area is under any threat from this system.
Spokesperson
The Depression over West-central Arabian Sea has slowly moved further westward during past 10 hours and now lies at around Latitude 16.0N & Longitude 60.8E, at a distance of about 1190km southwest of Karachi, 1100km southwest of Ormara. 1020km south of Gwadar, 520km southeast of Masirah, Oman and 720 east of Salalah, Oman. The system is likely to move further west towards Oman coast and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area by this afternoon
None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system.
Spokesperson
The Depression over Central Arabian Sea has moved further west-northwestward during past 10 hours and now lies over West-central Arabian Sea at around Latitude 16.2N & Longitude 61.0E, at a distance of about 1150km southwest of Karachi, 1080km southwest of Ormara. 1010km south of Gwadar, 520km southeast of Masirah, Oman and 740 east of Salalah, Oman. The system is likely to move further west towards Oman coast and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next 12 hours.
None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system.
Spokesperson
The Depression over Central Arabian Sea has moved slowly west-northwestward during last 12 hours and now lies around Latitude 16.2N & Longitude 64.0E at a distance of about 1010km southwest of Karachi, & Ormara. 1000km south-southeast of Gwadar and 740km southeast of Masirah, Oman. The system is likely to keep moving west-northwestward towards Oman coast.
None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system. However, cloudy weather with chances of drizzle expected along Sindh-Makran coast today. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.
Spokesperson
The well-marked low-pressure area (WML) over east-central Arabian Sea moved west-northwestward during last 12 hours, intensified into a Depression and now lies near Latitude 15.6N & Longitude 64.8E over central Arabian Sea at a distance of about 1060km southwest of Karachi, 1080km south of Ormara and 1110km southeast of Gwadar. The system is likely to move further west-northwestward towards Oman coast.
None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.
Spokesperson