Karachi is experiencing a noticeable drop in temperature following the arrival of cold winds from Balochistan.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the cold spell will persist over the next few days, with the temperature potentially dropping to single digits, Express News reported.
On Thursday morning, Karachi’s minimum temperature was recorded at 10.9°C, marking a 3.6°C decrease compared to the previous day.
The city is under the influence of a western weather system, causing frigid winds to sweep across the region.
Earlier this week. it was reported that Karachi will experience a drop in temperatures as cold winds make a return later week, following a brief respite.
According to the PMD, the cold winds are coming from the northeast, with temperatures expected to drop further.
Residents are advised to prepare for chilly conditions as the cold spell is forecast to last for the next few days.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the recent shift in weather patterns has resulted in the easing of the cold winds, causing a slight rise in the city’s minimum temperature, Express News reported.
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 13.5°C today, with fog reducing visibility to 1,200 metres.
However, the calm will be short-lived as a new weather system from the west enters the country, bringing cold winds from Balochistan.
These winds are expected to reach Karachi by January 24, causing temperatures to fall again.
Meteorologists predict that the city’s minimum temperature could drop to 9°C as cold winds from the northeast begin to affect the coastal city.
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