Icy winds from Siberia coming to metropolis, warns PMD

Mercury drops to 17.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning

KARACHI:

The effects of the cold winds from Siberia accompanying the westerly system entering Balochistan began to appear in the city over the weekend.

On Sunday morning, minimum temperature was recorded at 17.7 degrees Celsius, down by 2.7 degrees compared to the previous day.

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), due to the possible effects of the icy winds of Siberia accompanying the westerly system entering Balochistan from December 5, the morning and night temperatures are expected to drop by two to three degrees due to the cold winds.

According to the forecast of the PMD Early Warning Center, moderate weather with cool nights is expected from today (Monday) due to the influence of the winds from Balochistan on the city.

Strong gusts of wind were expected in the city on Tuesday. During the week, the minimum temperature was expected to remain around 17 degrees Celsius and the maximum at 29 and 31 degrees.

Meanwhile, PMD issued forecast of dry weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours.

It also issued smog or fog forecast in Kashmore, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Tandojam and their surroundings during morning or night hours.