The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a smog alert for several cities across eastern Punjab as a persistent dry spell and increasing air pollution continue to worsen air quality in the region.

According to the PMD, residents in affected areas have been advised to take precautionary measures to minimize exposure to smog-related health risks. The Met Office noted that weather conditions across most parts of the country are expected to remain dry on Wednesday, with colder mornings and nights, especially in the northern and hilly regions.

In Punjab, dry weather will dominate, but smog is likely to persist over Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Khanewal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan. The department warned that stagnant atmospheric conditions and vehicular emissions could further deteriorate visibility and air quality in these cities.

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Islamabad is forecast to experience dry conditions accompanied by a noticeable chill during night and early morning hours. Similar weather patterns are expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with colder nights in the higher-altitude regions.

In Sindh, most districts will remain hot and dry, though partly cloudy skies may appear over southeastern and coastal areas. Meanwhile, Balochistan will continue to see dry weather, with cold temperatures prevailing in northern parts. Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are also expected to remain cold and dry, marking the onset of the late-autumn chill.