Balochistan is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures dropping to a frigid -8.7°C in Ziarat over the last 24 hours, said the Meteorological Department Quetta Regional Centre today.
The provincial capital also shivered as mercury fell below freezing, with a forecast predicting continued cold conditions across most of the province.
The weather outlook issued on Thursday indicates that mainly cold and partly cloudy or hazy conditions will persist for the next 48 hours. The Met Office has specifically warned of “very cold” weather gripping the northern and northwestern districts during this period.
Despite the predominantly dry and chilly spell, there is a possibility of light rain or drizzle in some areas. The forecast suggests isolated precipitation could occur in Kech, Panjgur, Chaman, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Ziarat, and Quetta within the next two days.
Over the preceding 24 hours, no rainfall was recorded anywhere in the province. A significant temperature differential was observed across Balochistan; while Ziarat and Kalat recorded lows of -8.7°C and -7.0°C respectively, coastal and southern areas experienced milder conditions, with Uthal reaching a high of 26.0°C and Lasbella 25.5°C.