Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted dry weather across most parts of the country on Sunday, with cold temperatures expected in the northern and hilly regions. However, the ongoing dry spell and deteriorating air quality have raised alarms about the formation of thick smog in several districts of Punjab.
According to the PMD, stagnant air combined with rising pollution levels is likely to result in dense smog in major urban and agricultural areas of the province, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Gujrat, Sahiwal, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, and Bahawalpur. Residents in these areas have been advised to limit outdoor activities, wear protective masks, and avoid unnecessary travel, particularly during early mornings and evenings when smog tends to be most severe.
In Islamabad and nearby regions, the weather will remain dry, with cold mornings and nights. Hill stations such as Murree and Galiyat will experience chilly conditions without any significant rainfall expected.
In Sindh, hot and dry conditions are forecast, with partly cloudy skies in the southeastern and coastal areas, including Karachi and Thatta.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will see dry weather in most areas, but hilly regions will experience cold mornings and nights. Light fog may develop in Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, and Peshawar during dawn hours.
Balochistan is expected to remain dry, with colder temperatures in its northern areas. Similarly, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan will witness dry, chilly conditions.
Meteorologists have warned that the combination of little to no rainfall and increasing pollution could cause worsening smog in central and eastern Punjab over the next few days. Authorities have urged citizens to stay informed through official weather updates and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the harmful effects of polluted air.
