National Weather Forecasting Centre, Islamabad
Pakistan Meteorological Department
- Saturday, 19 April 2025
- nwfc@pmd.gov.pk
- 92-51-111 638 638
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
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
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.
Spokesperson
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.
Spokesperson
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.
Spokesperson