Karachi is witnessing a notable drop in temperature after 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 into single digits, Express News reported.
On Thursday morning, Karachi’s minimum temperature was recorded at 10.9°C, marking a decrease of 3.6°C from the previous day.
The city is under the influence of a western weather system, causing icy winds across the region.
Earlier this week. It has been reported that Karachi will witness a drop in temperatures as cold winds make a return later in the week, after a brief respite.
According to the PMD, cold winds are coming from the northeast, with temperatures expected to drop further.
Residents are advised to prepare for cold conditions as the cold spell is expected to last for the next few days.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the recent change in weather conditions has led to the easing of cold winds, causing a slight increase in the city’s minimum temperature, Express News reported.
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 13.5C today, with fog reducing visibility to 1,200 metres.
However, the calm will be short-lived as a new western weather system enters the country, bringing cold winds from Balochistan.
These winds are expected to reach Karachi by January 24, causing temperatures to drop.
Meteorologists predict the city’s minimum temperature could drop to 9C as cold northeasterly winds begin to affect the coastal city.