Category: Weather

ISLAMABAD (Daily Hayat) — According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s latest outlook, mainly dry weather is expected across most of Pakistan during the first ten days of October, with a westerly weather system likely to affect northern parts around October 6-7.

The outlook provides a regional overview for Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. The approaching system could bring rain and thunderstorms to northern areas, while plain areas are expected to stay dry.

As October progresses, cooler nights and mornings are expected to become more frequent in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and northern areas, while southern Pakistan may retain comparatively warmer conditions.

The coming days are important for farmers, as weather conditions can influence wheat land preparation, berseem and lucerne sowing, vegetable cultivation and irrigation planning. Agricultural experts advise growers to check their district-level forecasts before important field decisions.

Changing conditions will affect soil moisture, crop growth and irrigation requirements. Citizens have been advised to plan travel and daily routines keeping the weather in view.

LAHORE (Daily Hayat) — Lahore is once again choking under polluted skies. The city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recently touched 210, rated “very unhealthy”, placing Lahore among the most polluted cities in the world.

According to the Punjab Environment Protection Department’s live dashboard, Lahore’s AQI was recorded at 151 (“unhealthy for sensitive groups”) at 3:00 pm on Oct 1, with coarse dust (PM10) the dominant pollutant at 10 of the city’s 11 monitoring stations.

Experts note that Punjab’s smog season typically runs from late October into January. In cold, still conditions, a layer of warmer air sits above cooler air near the ground like a lid, trapping pollution close to the surface where it accumulates without wind or rain to disperse it.

Ahead of the season, the Punjab government has ordered action against the open burning of solid waste, already prohibited under the Punjab Environmental Protection (Smog Prevention and Control) Rules 2023. Authorities have also been directed to strictly enforce dust-control rules at construction sites.

Global air quality data shows Lahore ranked as the world’s eighth most polluted city in 2025, with average PM2.5 levels many times higher than the World Health Organization’s annual guideline. Health experts advise children, the elderly and asthma patients to take precautions.

ISLAMABAD (Daily Hayat) — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its seasonal climate outlook for September to November 2026, projecting normal to above-normal rainfall over most parts of the country.

According to the outlook, northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and adjoining northern Punjab are expected to receive above-normal rainfall, while temperatures are projected to remain slightly above normal across much of the country.

October marks the transition from the monsoon and summer season towards cooler autumn weather. Temperatures are expected to gradually decrease, particularly in the northern and upper parts of the country, while central and southern regions may continue to experience relatively warm days.

The arrival of western weather systems could bring rain and snowfall to higher elevations as the season advances. Rainfall distribution may vary considerably between regions, and occasional weather systems could bring thunderstorms and a temporary drop in temperatures.

The changing conditions will influence preparations for Rabi-season crops, particularly wheat, berseem, mustard and canola. Farmers have been advised to keep track of local weather updates before making important agricultural decisions.

ISLAMABAD (Daily Hayat) — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast dry weather for most parts of the country on Friday (Oct 2), with daytime temperatures likely to remain hot in the plain areas.

In Islamabad and adjoining areas, the weather is expected to remain dry and hot during the daytime. Most plain districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are likely to experience dry and hot weather, while upper districts may remain partly cloudy in the afternoon.

Most districts of Punjab are expected to remain dry with hot conditions during the daytime. Sindh is likely to experience dry and hot weather across most districts, while most districts of Balochistan are expected to remain dry and hot during the daytime.

In Kashmir, partly cloudy and dry weather is expected. Gilgit-Baltistan may experience partly cloudy conditions, with light rain and thunderstorms possible at isolated places.

During the past 24 hours, weather remained dry over most parts of the country while plain areas experienced hot conditions. The highest maximum temperatures of 40°C were recorded at Dadu, Nokundi and Shaheed Benazirabad. Temperatures recorded included Islamabad 18/33°C, Lahore 23/35°C, Karachi 26/34°C, Peshawar 20/34°C, Quetta 15/32°C and Muzaffarabad 15/36°C. Citizens have been advised to take precautionary measures against the daytime heat.