{"id":100363,"date":"2025-10-25T00:12:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T00:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/pmd-confirms-long-running-dry-spell-continues-across-pakistan\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T00:12:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T00:12:05","slug":"pmd-confirms-long-running-dry-spell-continues-across-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/pmd-confirms-long-running-dry-spell-continues-across-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"PMD confirms long-running dry spell continues across Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> The latest update from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirms a long-running dry spell is still dominating most of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Skies generally remain clear, but the onset of the colder season means residents in the northern highlands are already feeling a distinct sharp chill settling in overnight and through the early morning hours.<\/p>\n<p>The weather in the capital territory of <strong>Islamabad<\/strong> is expected to be straightforward: settled and dry.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)<\/strong>, most areas will also enjoy clear, dry conditions. That said, those venturing into the higher mountains must prepare for a significant drop in temperature, with noticeable cold returning after sunset.<\/p>\n<p>The plains of <strong>Punjab<\/strong> are also experiencing dry weather. Popular hill resorts like <strong>Murree, Galiyat,<\/strong> and the adjacent areas will be dry, accompanied by chilly nights and mornings.<\/p>\n<p>The dry weather in Punjab is unfortunately accompanied by a serious atmospheric concern. Smog is once again predicted to settle heavily, posing a significant health risk across numerous urban and industrial centers.<\/p>\n<p>This critical warning applies to a long list of cities, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Okara, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Khanewal, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, and Multan.<\/p>\n<p>The day\u2019s forecast for the majority of regions in both <strong>Sindh and Balochistan<\/strong> is for continued dry weather. Further southwest, the northern districts of Balochistan will experience the most pronounced temperature swings, with cold conditions expected to bookend the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The latest update from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirms a long-running dry spell is still dominating most of the nation. Skies generally remain clear, but the onset of the colder season means residents in the northern highlands are already feeling a distinct sharp chill settling in overnight and through the early morning hours. 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