Temperatures drop considerably in Lahore after early morning rain 

Light to heavy rain lashed Lahore and its suburbs early Sunday morning which turned the city’s weather chillier, while snowfall was reported from Balochistan and the country’s northern areas, resulting in further drop in temperatures and disrupting routine life, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Showers were reported from different localities of the Punjab capital, including Garhi Shahu, Thokar Niaz Beg, Johar Town, Anarkali, Iqbal Town, Township and Chungi Amar Sidhu, while the dense fog led to poor visibility retarding the pace of traffic and resulting in the closure of motorways. 

The Met Office said that the maximum temperature in the city would touch 16 degrees Celsius later in the day, while the air quality index (AQI) stood at 155.  

Motorways closed due to fog

On the other hand, different sections of the motorway had to be closed for traffic after dense fog reduced visibility considerably. 

Vehicles were barred from entering M-2, from Lahore to Kot Momin, M-3, M-4, from Faisalabad to Pindi Bhattian, and M-11, connecting Lahore to Sialkot.  

Snowfall continues in Balochistan, northern areas

Meanwhile, it has been snowing in Balochistan and northern areas of the country for the last several days.

So far up to three to four feet of snow has been recorded in different parts of Upper Dir, resulting in a power breakdown in 52 villages of Shrengal.  

On the other hand, tourists are flocking to the Lowari Tunnel to see the snowfall. 

Rain and snowfall have also been reported from Parachinar and its outskirts. 

Likewise, roads connecting Quetta to Ziarat and Loralai to Dukki had to be closed for all kinds of traffic following snowfall in Chaman, Ziarat, Kalat, Mastung and other cities of Balochistan. 

Weather in Karachi turns cold after yesterday’s rain

Yesterday’s rain in Karachi has turned the weather cold. 

On the other hand, a cool breeze blowing from the north has increased chillness in the air.

The level of humidity in the air was recorded at 55 per cent.

The weather department on Sunday forecast that the minimum temperature would fluctuate between 6 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius.

It also predicted that the cold wave gripping the city would last until next week.

The department also said that temperatures in lower Sindh would drop further. 

Earlier on Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had predicted that a rain-producing system would enter the country during the next 24 hours, affecting, besides other areas of the country, several parts of Punjab, including Lahore.

The system is expected to bring showers, with an increased chance of rain in Lahore and surrounding areas on January 4, 2024.

The department also forecasted rain for most districts in Punjab, with Lahore likely to experience rainfall by January 5.

The arrival of this system is expected to increase the intensity of the cold weather, with temperatures dropping further.

Reporters: Umair Afzal, Fatima Khan, Jan Sher and Aqsa Sheikh