Cold and dry weather is expected to continue in most parts of Sindh, with foggy and foggy conditions expected in the central and upper districts of the province.
Meanwhile, light rain or snow is expected at isolated places in northwestern Balochistan, Upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan during the afternoon and evening.
The latest weather forecasts indicate that continental air prevails in most parts of the country, and a shallow westerly wave is likely to affect the western and northern regions from Tuesday night.
Sunny weather will prevail in Karachi, with temperatures ranging between 9°C and 11°C.
The humidity level will be 51%.
However, foggy conditions are expected to prevail in cities such as Nawabshah, Sukkur and Mohenjo-Daro, with temperatures dropping up to 2°C in Mithi and 3°C in Mohenjo-Daro.
Meanwhile, Dadu will experience sunny weather with temperatures around 5°C to 6°C, and Hyderabad will see pleasant sunny conditions with temperatures ranging between 10°C and 12°C.
Looking ahead to the next 48 hours, the weather is expected to remain mainly cold and dry across the country, with very cold and partly cloudy conditions in mountainous areas.
Dense fog will continue to affect the plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh during the night and early morning hours.
The weather for the last 24 hours has been cold and dry in most parts of the country, with dense fog in Punjab and upper Sindh districts.
The minimum temperatures recorded included -11°C in Leh, -9°C in Skardu and -7°C in Gilgit. The weather is expected to remain similar in the coming days, with foggy conditions persisting in some parts of Sindh.
A dry winter will likely cause water shortages
The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have experienced an unusually dry winter in 2024. This prolonged drought, now exceeding 3.5 months, has significantly reduced water levels in the three main dams that supply the region and caused Groundwater levels drop to depths of up to 800 feet. .
The lack of rainfall has also worsened air pollution: Islamabad recorded an alarming air quality index (AQI) of 204 and Rawalpindi 170. Recreational areas and trees in the twin cities are covered in thick dust, while Crops in the Potohar region, including wheat, face serious challenges.
The Department of Agriculture has called for prayers for rain in response to the worsening situation. Historically, November and December bring winter rain to the region, but this year has been marked by unusual dryness and drought.
