National Weather Forecasting Centre, Islamabad
Pakistan Meteorological Department

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Press Release
Issue Date: 9 Dec, 2024 10:49 AM

Cold wave/frost conditions likely in the country during the week Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over hills) also predicted in upper parts

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:

  • Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast particularly frost conditions.
  • Avoid long period of outdoor exposure in cold and windy weather during night and morning hours.
  • Tourists and travelers visiting mountainous areas are advised to remain cautious during the period.
  • 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



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 28 Nov, 2024 04:12 PM

    RAIN-WIND/THUNDERSTORM (SNOWFALL OVER MOUNTAINS) PREDICTED IN BALOCHISTAN AND UPPER PARTS.

    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:

  • Air quality conditions in Punjab is likely to improve.
  • Foggy conditions are likely to develop over the plains of Punjab in coming days.
  • Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
  • 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



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 17 Oct, 2024 09:02 AM

    Depression over West-central Arabian Sea

    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.

    • The system is likely to move further northwest towards Oman coast and weaken into a well-marked low pressure area by morning of 16 October. Squally winds of 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system center with sea condition to remain rough till morning

    None of the Pakistan coastal area is under any threat from this system.

    Spokesperson



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 15 Oct, 2024 10:56 AM

    Depression over West-central Arabian Sea

    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

    • Squally winds of 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system Centre till evening and reduce thereafter. Sea condition to remain rough till evening and improve thereafter. Fishermen of Balochistan are advised to remain careful and avoid going to deep sea till evening

    None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system.

    Spokesperson



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 15 Oct, 2024 09:08 AM

    Depression over West-central Arabian Sea

    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.

    • Squally winds with speed of 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system center with sea condition to remain rough till tomorrow. Fishermen of Balochistan are advised to remain careful and avoid going to deep sea till tomorrow

    None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system.

    Spokesperson



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 14 Oct, 2024 01:10 PM

    Depression over Central Arabian Sea

    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.

    • Squally winds with speed of 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system center with sea condition to remain rough 15th Oct evening. Fishermen are advised to remain careful and avoid going to deep sea till tomorrow.

    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



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 14 Oct, 2024 09:00 AM

    Depression over Central Arabian Sea

    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.

    • Squally wind of speed 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system center for next two days. Fishermen are advised to remain careful and avoid going to deep sea.

    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



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 13 Oct, 2024 12:16 PM

    Well Marked Low Pressure Area over Central Arabian Sea

    The Well marked low pressure area (WML) over east central Arabian Sea moved slightly west-southwestward and now lies near Latitude 15.8N & Longitude 65.9E over central Arabian Sea about 1000km south/southwest of Karachi. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to concentrate into a Depression in next 12 hours and move initially towards west/northwest.

    • Currently none of the Pakistan coastal area is likely to be impacted by this weather system. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.

      Spokesperson



      Press Release
      Issue Date: 12 Oct, 2024 12:15 PM

      Well Marked Low Pressure Area over Central Arabian Sea

      The low-pressure area (LPA) over Southeast Arabian Sea has intensified into Well marked low pressure area (WML) and moved westward now lies near Latitude 17.0 N & Longitude 66.5E over central Arabian Sea about 900km south of Karachi. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to concentrate into a Depression by tomorrow and move initially towards west/northwest.

      • Currently none of the Pakistan coastal area is likely to be impacted by this weather system. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.

        Spokesperson



        Press Release
        Issue Date: 11 Oct, 2024 12:17 PM

        Low Pressure Area over Southeast Arabian Sea

        Met Office informed that a low-pressure area has formed over Southeast Arabian Sea at around Latitude 17.0 N & Longitude 72.0 E at a distance of about 1000km southeast of Karachi. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to concentrate into a Depression during next 2/3 days and move initially towards northwest. 2.

        • Currently none of the Pakistan coastal area is likely to be impacted by this weather system. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.

          Spokesperson