Record-Low Temperatures Sweep Across Pakistan and Kashmir
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has reported record-low temperatures across the country and parts of Kashmir today, December 13, 2024, with many regions experiencing freezing conditions. Notably, Leh recorded the lowest temperature of -12°C.
Other areas also faced severe cold, including:
- Astore at -11°C
- Skardu at -9°C
- Quetta, Kalam, and Gupis each at -6°C
- Hunza, Bagrot, Ziarat, and Kalat at -5°C
- Gilgit, Chitral, and Dir at -4°C
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Minimum Temperatures Recorded in Major Cities:
- Islamabad: 0°C
- Lahore: 5°C
- Karachi: 12°C
- Peshawar: 2°C
- Quetta: -6°C
- Gilgit: -4°C
- Muzaffarabad: 2°C
- Skardu: -9°C
- Murree: -1°C
- Faisalabad: 4°C
- Multan: 6°C
Temperatures in Kashmir and Surrounding Areas:
- Srinagar: -2°C
- Jammu: 4°C
- Leh: -12°C
- Pulwama: -3°C
- Anantnag: -2°C
- Shopian: -3°C
- Baramulla: -3°C
The cold wave has intensified, with the Met Office advising the public to take necessary precautions against the extreme winter conditions.
