{"id":1161178,"date":"2026-02-11T23:22:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1161178"},"modified":"2026-02-11T23:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:22:22","slug":"cold-dry-weather-to-persist-across-most-parts-of-country-on-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/cold-dry-weather-to-persist-across-most-parts-of-country-on-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold, dry weather to persist across most parts of country on Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather across most parts of the country on Thursday, with very cold and partly cloudy conditions expected in hilly areas during morning and night hours.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Islamabad and surrounding areas, dry weather will prevail, while temperatures will remain cold in the morning and at night. Gusty winds are likely during daytime.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is expected to experience cold and dry weather in most districts, with very cold conditions in upper areas during morning and night while northern parts may remain partly cloudy.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Punjab, dry weather will continue across most districts, accompanied by cold mornings and nights.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Very cold and dry conditions are expected in Murree, Galiyat and nearby areas, while gusty winds may blow in central and southern districts during the day.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sindh will remain mainly dry, with gusty winds likely in coastal areas. Balochistan is also expected to witness cold and dry weather in most districts, while northern parts may experience very cold conditions during morning and night.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to remain very cold with partly cloudy skies.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The PMD reported that during the past 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, isolated rainfall occurred in Kashmir, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the Pothohar region.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The rainfall was recorded in Muzaffarabad (22 mm in the city and 18 mm at the airport), Garhi Dopatta (13 mm), Rawalakot (8 mm), Kakul (13 mm), Pattan (12 mm), Balakot (10 mm), Saidu Sharif (2 mm), Murree (2 mm) and Attock (1 mm).<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The lowest minimum temperatures recorded on Wednesday included -5 C in Leh and Bagrote, -4 C in Kalam, -3 C in Nathia Gali, Astore and Gupis, and -2 C in Skardu, Malam Jabba and Murree.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The major cities recorded temperatures ranging between 6 C to 23 C in Islamabad, 11 C to 25 C in Lahore, 17 C to 29 C in Karachi, 6 C to 25 C in Peshawar, 2 C to 18 C in Quetta and 2 C to 17 C in Gilgit, while Skardu remained between -2 C and 9 C.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather across most parts of the country on Thursday, with very cold and partly cloudy conditions expected in hilly areas during morning and night hours. 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