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Updated 02 Jan, 2020

It was colder in Lahore last night than it was in London, and that's saying something.

As temperatures dropped to 2°C earlier in the week, a cold wave gripped the city, forcing people to remain indoors to stay warm; New Year's Eve was spent huddled around heaters, fireplaces and bonfires.

And the most alarming feature of the season was not the mist and fog that leads to zero visibility — but the fact that we haven't witnessed such freezing temperatures in over 35 years.

Whether this is a direct impact of climate change or not, one thing's for sure, Twitter doesn't remember winter temperatures ever plummeting to this level, and had a thing or two to add to the impending ice age.

Forget barometers, our bones are the real gauge for this weather

And while the cold may give us frostbite, fortunately, it couldn't freeze our sense of humour

Some were quick to give the universe (and themselves) a bizarre reality check

Others were happy to trade their trips to colder regions for this weather

And it's not only Lahore freezing to its death, but the entire country also seems to be gripped by the cold

But Lahore remains in the forefront...of being frosty

That said, things seem to be looking up!

Comments

Mustansir Jan 02, 2020 11:54am
The coldest winter all over the country and fuel prices are increasing! What a bunch of cruel people! They remain clueless about the suffering of masses!
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Haris Jan 02, 2020 01:01pm
Guys! Just bundle up yourselves real warm and enjoy the weather! Nothing lasts forever. Just think about the sweltering summer days.
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NKAli Jan 02, 2020 01:24pm
Lahore 2 degrees Celsius and Karachi Shareef 5 degrees Celsius. After today's early morning drizzle and tomorrow's expected rains... my goodness! The shortage of gas is miserable and with the power hike starting from Jan. 01 2020 and expected gas hike, what will the Karachiites do? Tolerate, tolerate and tolerate. How long? Where has all the money gone in 12 years? Salams and seasons greetings.
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