Karachi is experiencing a cold wave as the mercury dropped to 9°C. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts temperatures to fall further to 7-9°C within the next 24 hours. Winds are blowing at 5 km/h from the northeast, with a humidity level of 63%.
The PMD attributed Karachi’s chill to the shuddering cold in Quetta, where the temperature plummeted to -7°C. The mountainous regions of Balochistan also faced extreme cold, with Kalat recording -10°C and Ziarat -9°C.
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Adding to the cold spell, Karachi received its first winter rain on January 4, with light showers reported in various areas. The PMD earlier warned that the westerly winds causing the wet spell could intensify the prevailing cold conditions.
While most districts of Balochistan are expected to remain cold and dry, the weather in the province’s mountainous areas is likely to be extremely cold. Karachiites are advised to brace for more chilly days ahead.
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