Quetta and surrounding areas are experiencing extreme cold after rain and snowfall, breaking 30-year temperature records, officials said.

The city recorded a low of minus 13°C, while northern districts of Balochistan saw temperatures drop to minus 15°C.

Daytime temperatures in Quetta remained around minus 9°C.

The extreme cold has disrupted daily life, with prolonged gas and electricity outages leaving residents struggling to cook and heat their homes.

Hotels, bakeries, and small businesses are also affected, causing economic and employment challenges.

Many residents have resorted to using wood and coal for heating, which is expensive and inefficient.

Authorities have been urged to ensure an uninterrupted gas and electricity supply to ease hardships during the severe cold wave.