The recent circulation of rumors on
social media regarding snowfall in the plains of Punjab has been officially
debunked by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). In an official
statement, the PMD categorically dismissed these claims as baseless and urged
the public to disregard such fake news.
According to the Met Department, the
prevailing weather conditions are expected to remain stable, resulting in cold
and dry weather across most parts of the country. Contrary to the speculated
snowfall in Punjab, the Meteorological Office emphasized that the plains of
Punjab will experience extremely cold weather in the upcoming week, with thick
fog anticipated in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh regions.
Cold temperatures are also predicted in
the upper regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pothohar region (including
Islamabad), and Kashmir. The Met Department further highlighted the likelihood
of light rain and light snowfall in Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan on January 13,
16, and 17.
Given the potential water stress in areas
dependent on rainfall, the public is encouraged to use water wisely.
Additionally, due to fog in flat regions, daytime temperatures are expected to
be 4 to 6 degrees Celsius below the usual range. Farmers are advised to complete
their crop-related tasks and ensure the well-being of their livestock in warm
places during the typical cold weather conditions.
Furthermore, travelers are cautioned to
exercise extra caution during foggy days. The PMD reiterates the importance of
relying on official weather updates and disregarding misinformation spread
through social media channels.
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