Cold intensifies as rain and dense fog grip Pakistan

Cold intensifies as rain and dense fog grip Pakistan

December, 22 2025

(Web Desk): Changing weather conditions hit major cities as rain, drizzle and dense fog affected Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi, intensifying cold, reducing visibility and disrupting road and air travel.

Rain and drizzle were recorded in several areas of Lahore amid persistent dense fog, leading to a noticeable increase in cold intensity. Light rain occurred in Thokar Niaz Baig, Multan Road, Shahpur Kanjran and surrounding areas of Chuhng, making roads slippery and further reducing visibility. According to the Meteorological Department, Lahore’s minimum temperature is expected to remain around 11°C, while the maximum may reach 21°C.

Meanwhile, Islamabad experienced rainfall accompanied by thunder, turning the weather pleasant and easing heat and humidity. Rain was reported in key areas including Blue Area, Zero Point, G-7 and F-7, while light to moderate showers continued around Kashmir Highway and D-Chowk, leaving roads wet and traffic slow-moving.

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In Karachi, severe fog prevailed during the early morning hours, with visibility recorded at zero in several localities. Areas including Super Highway, Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Surjani Town, Federal B Area, PECHS, Defence, Clifton and II Chundrigar Road were heavily affected. Visibility gradually improved after sunrise, but commuters faced major difficulties while driving.

The Met Office reported Karachi’s minimum temperature at 17.5°C, with the next day’s minimum expected between 15°C and 17°C. The weather is likely to remain dry but cold during night and morning hours. Maximum temperature is expected to range between 27°C and 29°C, compared to 30.8°C recorded a day earlier. Winds are forecast to blow at 5 to 15 km/h, while humidity levels may stay between 40% and 95% over the next 24 hours.

Due to dense fog in Karachi, six international flights were diverted to other airports. Several flights were redirected to Muscat, while a private airline’s Jeddah-to-Karachi flight was diverted to Islamabad, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Meteorological authorities have advised citizens to exercise caution while traveling, especially during early morning and night hours, due to fog, wet roads and reduced visibility.