Cold wave in Sindh and Karachi: What’s the forecast?

Karachi recorded a minimum temperature of 8.5°C today, accompanied by stronger-than-usual winds.

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The ongoing cold wave in Karachi and throughout Sindh is expected to persist, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department predicting continued cold and dry conditions for the next three days.

In Karachi, temperatures may dip as low as 8°C to 9°C during this period, with a maximum temperature range of 25°C to 27°C.

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 8.5°C today, accompanied by stronger-than-usual winds.

The weather office also predicts light rain or drizzle in parts of Sindh, including Sanghar, Tharparkar, and Umerkot districts, by tomorrow evening or night.

Residents of Karachi and Sindh are advised to prepare for ongoing cold conditions, as no immediate relief is in sight.

Karachi shivers on coldest night of season

The port city experienced its coldest night of the season, with temperatures dropping to single digits early on Tuesday morning.

The minimum temperature was recorded at 8°C, marking a one-degree drop from the previous day.

At Jinnah Terminal, the temperature dipped even further to 6.2 Celsius, while in rural Sindh, the town of Mithi recorded a freezing 0°C.

Chilly winds blowing from Balochistan intensified the cold wave in Karachi on Tuesday. Despite moderate wind speeds, the city felt significantly colder in the early morning hours. The perceived temperature was 2 to 4 degrees lower than the actual readings due to the wind chill effect.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the official weather station in Karachi recorded a minimum temperature of 8°C, while the Jinnah Terminal weather station reported an even lower 6.2 Celsius.

Other weather stations across the city registered varying temperatures: Gulistan-e-Jauhar: 7.5°C, Mauripur: 10°C, and Bin Qasim: 11°C.