Lahore and other parts of Punjab are experiencing a prolonged dry spell, and the Meteorological Department forecasts no rain soon.
Temperatures in Lahore have fallen to a low of 5°C, with highs expected around 20°C.
Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) has soared to 291, ranking as “very unhealthy.”
Meteorological officials anticipate that the cold, dry weather will continue for at least two to three days.
The persistent dry conditions have increased seasonal ailments such as colds, flu, and coughs, with health experts recommending precautions.
Experts suggest wearing masks and eating immunity-boosting foods to avoid these seasonal illnesses.
With no immediate rainfall expected, residents are advised to prepare for ongoing cold and dry weather.
The forecast predicts generally cold and dry conditions across most of the country, with very cold and partly cloudy skies in hilly areas over the next twelve hours.
Tonight, northwestern Balochistan might see cloudy skies with light rain and snowfall over the mountains, while light fog could develop in some central and southern parts of Punjab.
On Sunday, temperatures were recorded at three degrees Celsius in Islamabad and Quetta, eight in Lahore, 13 in Karachi, two in Peshawar and Murree, one in Gilgit, and five in Muzaffarabad.
