Dry conditions to prevail as chill intensifies in Northern Areas

Zahid Mehmood • October 24, 2026 • Pakistan

The Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather across most parts of the country, with colder conditions expected during the morning and night in upper and northern regions.

According to the department, most districts of Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are likely to experience dry weather.

However, temperatures are expected to drop during the morning and night in Murree, the Galyat region, mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northern districts of Balochistan. Meanwhile, most districts of Sindh are expected to experience warm weather during the day, while cold conditions with partly cloudy skies are forecast for Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.

The department reported that rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms occurred at a few locations in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Potohar region and northeastern Punjab over the past 24 hours. Malam Jabba received the highest rainfall at 21 milli metres, followed by Balakot with 15mm and Murree with 12mm. The highest temperature of 39°C was recorded in Lasbela, Turbat, Hyderabad and Thatta.