Overview
- The Pakistan Meteorological Department says moderate to dense fog and smog will persist across Punjab, upper Sindh and the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through the week, reducing visibility.
- PIA reported disruptions to domestic and international services at Lahore, Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad and announced temporary schedule adjustments, urging passengers to check flight status.
- Cold, dry conditions continue nationwide, with very cold weather in hilly areas and partly cloudy skies in several regions.
- Recent lows included about 4°C in Islamabad and 7°C in Rawalpindi, with Leh at −5°C and Skardu among stations below freezing, reflecting the ongoing cold spell.
- A western disturbance is forecast to bring intermittent rain and snowfall over the hills from December 19–23 across Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, while smog and fog linger in central and southern Punjab and upper Sindh.