Islamabad recorded a minimum temperature of 0°C today, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
The drop highlights a significant decline in temperatures nationwide, with several cities experiencing freezing or near-freezing conditions.
Key temperature readings from across Pakistan include:
- Lahore: 5°C
- Karachi: 10°C
- Peshawar: 2°C
- Quetta: -2°C
- Gilgit: -6°C
- Muzaffarabad: 2°C
- Skardu: -10°C
- Murree: -1°C
- Faisalabad: 4°C
- Multan: 6°C
In the northern areas, temperatures plummeted further, with Leh recording the coldest at -13°C, followed by Astore (-12°C), Gupis (-11°C), and Skardu (-10°C). Other notable readings include Kalam at -8°C and Hunza at -7°C.
In Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar recorded -4°C, Pulwama -5°C, Anantnag -6°C, and Shopian -4°C. The Meteorological Department has urged residents, particularly in colder regions, to take precautions against harsh weather conditions as temperatures are expected to remain low.
