Cold Winds Grip Quetta as Temperatures Drop to 2°C

Cold winds have swept across Quetta and the northern parts of Balochistan, sending temperatures plummeting as winter makes an early appearance in the province.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Quetta recorded a minimum temperature of 2°C during the past 24 hours, while Kalat dropped to 0°C. In Ziarat, mercury dipped below freezing at -1°C, and Zhob and Chaman recorded 7°C.

Elsewhere in the province, temperatures were slightly higher — Nokundi at 14°C, Sibi at 17°C, Turbat at 19°C, Gwadar at 17°C, and Jiwani at 20°C.

Residents Feel the Chill as Winter Arrives

The sudden fall in temperature has prompted residents to take out warm clothing, blankets, and heaters.
Health officials reported a rise in flu, cough, and chest infection cases, as people adjust to the changing weather.

Meteorologists said most parts of Balochistan will remain dry over the coming days, though cold conditions will persist, particularly in northern districts during early morning and night hours.

Westerly Wave to Bring Rain and Snow in Northern Pakistan

The PMD has forecast the arrival of a new westerly wave that reached northern Pakistan on the night of November 3 and will continue until November 5, bringing rain, wind, and thunderstorms to many parts of the country.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), rain is expected in Chitral, Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Battagram, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, and Galliyat.

Rain and thunderstorms will also affect Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.

In Gilgit-Baltistan, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Diamir, Astore, Ghanche, and Shigar are expected to see rain and snowfall in the mountainous regions.

Rain Expected in Punjab and Islamabad

The weather system will also impact Punjab and Islamabad, with rain forecast in Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, and Lahore.
Snow and hailstorms are likely in hilly areas.

The PMD warned that temperatures will drop significantly during and after the wet spell, making nights colder across northern and central Pakistan. The rain will temporarily reduce smog and fog, but the conditions may return once skies clear.

Regional Temperature Summary