Karachi to experience cold winds again after brief respite

Cold winds will return to Karachi from January 24, bringing a drop in temperature and more chill.

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Karachi is set to experience a drop in temperatures as cold winds make a return later this week, following a brief respite.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the recent shift in weather patterns has resulted in the easing of the cold winds, causing a slight rise in the city’s minimum temperature, Express News reported.

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 13.5°C today, with fog reducing visibility to 1,200 metres.

However, the calm will be short-lived as a new weather system from the west enters the country, bringing cold winds from Balochistan.

These winds are expected to reach Karachi by January 24, causing temperatures to fall again.

Meteorologists predict that the city’s minimum temperature could drop to 9°C as cold winds from the northeast begin to affect the coastal city.

The overall weather is expected to remain dry and chilly over the next 24 hours, with a maximum temperature forecast of 29°C.

Karachi residents are advised to brace for colder conditions as the winds from Balochistan intensify, bringing an expected increase in the intensity of the winter chill.

Moreover, Pakistan is facing a growing risk of drought, following a significant reduction in rainfall across the country.

According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall has been 40% lower than usual over the last four months, with varying degrees of shortage recorded across provinces, Express News reported.

The period from 1st September to 15th January saw a 52% drop in Sindh, while Balochistan experienced a 45% decrease. In Punjab, the shortfall was recorded at 42%.

This rainfall deficit is also likely to bring forward the summer season, with rising temperatures expected in the coming days.

In several areas of Punjab, such as Pothohar, Layyah, Bhakkar, and Multan, light drought conditions have already begun to emerge. These conditions are expected to worsen, particularly in rain-dependent areas.

In other regions, including Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, and Sargodha, similar signs of drought have been noted. Major cities such as Karachi, Hyderabad, and Badin in Sindh, as well as various towns in Balochistan, are also experiencing early-stage drought conditions.