Weather update for Islamabad, Pakistan; smog/fog persists in plains

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ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of Pakistan including Islamabad and Rawalpindi during the next two days.

According to the synoptic situation, continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan.

Under these conditions, mainly cold and dry weather is expected in the twin cities and most parts of Pakistan on Monday evening/night and the next two days.

Partly cloudy weather is likely in the upper parts of the country during the period.

Smog/fog is likely to prevail in plains of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh during morning and night hours.

Smog/fog is likely to disturb vehicular movement on inter and intra city roads including Motorway and National Highway during morning and night hours.

In Islamabad, minimum temperature will likely remain between 01-03 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Rawalpindi’s minimum temperature will likely remain between 04-06 C on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Meanwhile, cold and dry weather prevailed in the twin cities and most parts of Pakistan during the last 24 hours.

Leh remained the coldest place in Pakistan where mercury dropped 11 C below the freezing point.

In Islamabad, minimum temperature was recorded at 03 C.

Relative humidity during the morning was recorded at 92 per cent.

In Rawalpindi, minimum temperature was recorded at 06 C.

Relative humidity during the morning was recorded at 73 per cent.