- The showers then spread to Sharea Faisal, Korangi, Saddar and the Old City.
- PMD had forecast light rains in Karachi under a westerly wind system.
- A stronger westerly wave is expected to affect much of the country from December 31.
Karachi experienced its first spell of winter rain on Wednesday evening, leading to a notable drop in temperatures as downpours spread across several parts of the city.
Rain was observed in areas such as PIDC, Sultanabad, Ziauddin Ahmed Road and Civil Lines, indicating widespread impact in central parts of the city.
Showers were also reported in Defense and along II Chundrigar Road and its surrounding areas, while Tariq Road, Soldier Bazaar and Jamshed Road received rains during the same period.
Other reports confirmed rains in Sharea Faisal, Korangi, Old City and Saddar, adding to the wet conditions in several districts of Karachi.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had earlier predicted light rains in Karachi under a westerly wind system, which would affect the port city from Tuesday to Wednesday.
In a wider weather warning published on Monday, the Met Office said a westerly wave is likely to approach the west of the country and strengthen from December 30.
The system is expected to overtake most of the upper and central parts on December 31 and persist in upper areas until the morning of January 2, 2026.
Under the influence of this weather system, rains, winds or thunderstorms with snowfall over hills are expected in parts of Balochistan from Monday to December 31, with occasional intervals.
