ISLAMABAD: As it’s almost the end of December, Pakistan and parts of Kashmir have been under the influence of a chilling cold wave, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department recording record low temperatures in the region on December 13, 2024.
The mercury has plunged to unheard-of lows in many places, with Leh recording the lowest temperature of -12°C.
Other areas recorded bone-chilling temperatures too, with Astore at -11°C, and Skardu at -9°C. Cold wave conditions prevailed across the other affected areas as well, including Quetta, with temperatures also being recorded at -6°C in Kalam and Gupis.
The widespread cold wave saw -5°C recorded in Hunza, Bagrot, Ziarat, and Kalat; while Gilgit, Chitral, and Dir received -4°C.
Minimum Temperatures Recorded in Major Cities
In Islamabad, the temperature dropped to 0°C, while Lahore recorded a chilly 5°C. Karachi, however, remained relatively warm at 12°C. Peshawar shivered at 2°C, while Quetta recorded a bone-chilling -6°C. Gilgit and Muzaffarabad both recorded temperatures of -4°C and 2°C, respectively. Skardu was the coldest, with a temperature of -9°C, while Murree recorded -1°C. Other cities, including Faisalabad, Multan, and Sialkot, also experienced cold temperatures, ranging from 4°C to 6°C.
In Kashmir and surrounding areas, the temperatures were equally chilly. Srinagar recorded -2°C, while Jammu was slightly warmer at 4°C. Leh was the coldest in the region, with a temperature of -12°C. Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, and Baramulla all recorded temperatures ranging from -3°C to -2°C.
