Cold wave to persist for few more days

QUETTA: The intensity of the winter season is likely to persist for few more days while it has already increased in Balochistan province, Geo News reported Monday.

According to the met department, the cold wave will continue for the next two to three days throughout the country and is not likely to reduce.

Kalat is braving -15 degrees while the temperature in Quetta has also dropped below the freezing point and is -12 degrees. On the other hand, Miranshah is also facing extreme weather snowfall occurred after five years.

Extreme weather is prevalent in Northern Balochistan along with other northern areas. People are facing extreme difficulties as running water is no more available for the citizens and has transformed into ice.

Mercury has also dropped in other upper areas including Gilgit, Skardu, Astore, Diamar and Hunza Nagar. Snowfall and cold breeze is creating hazards for the locals as it is difficult to carry out day to day chores due to the severe weather.

Weather turned frigid in Miranshah when snowfall occurred after five years. Like North Waziristan, weather is turning cold in Punjab and Sindh as well where citizens face difficulties during early morning and late night due to severe cold.