Severe Cold Hits Pakistan; Florida Set For Record Cold; Snowy November At RED Mountain; Global Wine Production At Historic Lows; + "Climate-Friendly Milk": Safety Concerns Over New Cow Feed Additive

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Severe Cold Hits Pakistan

Biting cold has sunk its teeth into Pakistan, with Duki, Balochistan suffering a historic hailstorm, breaking a 42-year record. Snow has also amplified the chill across the region, resulting in significant damage to solar panels and trees.

Picturesque snowfall has transformed the likes of the Neelum Valley, blanketing Arang Kel and Upper Gres. Similarly, Kalam and Swat have been buried under heavy snow, with the mountains of Balakot and Kaghan Valley also coated, impacting daily life.

[AFP]

Temperatures have plummeted nationwide. Leh and Quetta logged the coldest lows on Monday, each posting -8C (17.6F). Skardu, Gupis, and Hunza also endured freezing lows, with Kalam barely dipping below at -1C (30.2F).

Extensive crop damage has been reported in some regions, adding to the challenges faced by local communities. In addition, Karachi continues to struggle with severe air pollution, registering an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 233—the worst in the nation.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts more snowfall in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and also Kashmir. The rest of the country will remain dry but very cold, with light fog expected in Punjab's plains and upper Sindh.

Snowy November At RED Mountain

RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia’s Kootenay Mountains is kicking off the season with record snowfall. November was the resort's second snowiest winter, with 190 cm (75 inches) hitting the slopes, forming a solid 128 cm (50 inches) base.