Islamabad Citizens Wake Up to a Freezing Morning Yet Again

A harsh cold wave has swept across Pakistan and Indian-administered Kashmir, with temperatures dropping significantly in many areas. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the coldest temperature was recorded in Leh at a bone-chilling -13°C.

Skardu and Astore followed closely, registering -11°C, while Gupis and Bagrot experienced -7°C. Other notable low temperatures included -6°C in Hunza and Gilgit, and -5°C in Quetta, Kalam, and Qalat.

In urban centres, Islamabad recorded a minimum temperature of 0°C, while Lahore saw a relatively milder 5°C.

Minimum Temperatures in Major Cities:

• Karachi: 13°C
• Peshawar: 2°C
• Quetta: -5°C
• Gilgit: -6°C
• Muzaffarabad: 2°C
• Skardu: -11°C
• Murree: -1°C
• Faisalabad: 4°C
• Multan: 5°C

Temperatures in Indian-Administered Kashmir:

• Srinagar: -5°C
• Jammu: 4°C
• Leh: -13°C
• Pulwama: -5°C
• Anantnag: -3°C
• Shopian: -3°C
• Baramulla: -4°C

The biting cold continues to grip the region, with temperatures plunging below freezing in several areas.