The upper areas of country including Gilgit-Baltistan and plain of Punjab are gripped with teeth chattering cold as mercury dropped to -17 degrees Celsius.

The weather office said due to the lack of snowfall this season, the dry winter has made people suffer from various diseases.

Ganche is the coldest region in Pakistan as temperature dropped to -17 degrees Celsius.

Earlier, according to the Meteorological Department denied the baseless news circulating on social media. The Meteorological Department is continuously monitoring the weather. January is usually the coldest month.

People are requested to ignore this baseless news.

Dense Fog likely to continue

Dense fog is likely to continue over the plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh during this week. Citizens are advised to be cautious. Day temperatures are likely to remain below normal in most parts of Punjab due to dense fog.

Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country.

Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most upper parts of the country, while very cold in northern parts and north Balochistan. Dense fog/smog is likely to persist in plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh. Frost is likely to occur in Pothohar region during morning hours.

Cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while very cold in northern parts and north Balochistan. Dense fog/smog prevailed over plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh.

Today's Recorded Lowest Minimum Temperatures (°C): Leh -11, Skardu -09, Kalam -07, Kalat, Gupis -06, Srinagar, Gilgit -05, Astore -04, Quetta, Chitral, Dir and Rawalakot -03.

Must Read: Lahore braces for intensified cold spell in coming days

Lahore is set to experience a heightened intensity of cold weather in the upcoming days.

According to the Chief Meteorologist, the weather is anticipated to stay colder and drier in the next few days.

Chief Meteorologist Muhammad Islam stated that there is no chance of rain in the current week.

The Meteorological Department has announced that a series of rainfall is expected to commence in Lahore after January 15.