Karachi shivers as temperature drops to 9.8°C

The city's temperature dips further, hinting at a frosty week ahead.

Karachi experienced an increase in cold intensity on Sunday as the minimum temperature dropped to 9.8°C, marking one of the coldest mornings of the season.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) stated that the city could face stronger-than-usual cold winds on Monday, Express News reported.

These winds are expected to further reduce temperatures, with the minimum mercury level forecast to touch 9°C.

Over the next 24 hours, Karachi's weather is predicted to remain cold and dry, with maximum temperatures peaking at 28°C and the minimum hovering around 9°C.

Mild fog has also reduced visibility to 3 kilometres, while northeastern winds are blowing at speeds of 5 to 20 km/h.

On Saturday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 12°C, highlighting the significant drop in temperatures overnight.

Karachiites have been advised to brace for colder mornings as the winter chill deepens, with stronger winds likely to contribute to the drop in temperatures.

The PMD’s Early Warning Centre emphasised that the cooler conditions could persist through the coming week.

Residents are urged to take precautions, particularly during early mornings and late evenings, to stay warm and safe amid the intensifying winter season.

Yesterday, a shallow westerly wave was forecasted to impact eastern and upper parts of the country, bringing cold weather, rain, and fog over the weekend, according to the meteorological department.

In the past 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed across the country, except for isolated rain of 1mm in Mirpurkhas. Moderate to dense fog was observed in parts of eastern and central Punjab.

The coldest temperatures recorded on Saturday morning included Leh at -13°C, Parachinar at -12°C, Astore at -11°C, Gopis at -10°C, Skardu at -9°C, Kalam at -7°C, and Hunza at -6°C.

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