Karachi to see mild temperature increase in coming days
The weather in Karachi will be marked by chilly nights and relatively warmer days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The city has seen a dip in temperatures, with the minimum temperature recorded at 12°C today, Express news reported.
The PMD forecasts dry conditions for the next 24 hours, with the sky remaining partially cloudy. Winds from the north-east and south-west at speeds of 5 to 20 km/h are expected throughout the day.
Visibility was recorded at 2.5 km early this morning due to light fog. Yesterday, the maximum temperature reached 31°C, and today, the city is expected to experience a high of 30°C and a low of 12°C.
The weather is expected to stay mild, with the cold nights continuing, but daytime temperatures are predicted to remain warm with moderate winds.
Earlier this week, the temperature in Karachi last night was recorded in single digits, with several areas experiencing unusually low temperatures.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), temperatures in areas around Jinnah Terminal and its surroundings dropped to single digits.
The department reported that the temperature at Jinnah Terminal was recorded at 8.8°C. In other parts of the city, temperatures were as follows: 10°C in Gulistan-e-Johar, 11.5°C at Shahrah-e-Faisal and Madi Pur, and 12.4°C in Bin Qasim.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory, forecasting similar conditions for the next three days, with temperatures ranging between 12°C and 14°C.
Meanwhile, the rainfall across Pakistan from September 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025, was 40% below the usual levels, with the provinces of Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab experiencing the most significant shortages.
The rainfall deficits in these provinces have been recorded at 52% in Sindh, 45% in Balochistan, and 42% in Punjab. The ongoing drought has had a particularly severe impact on rain-fed areas, exacerbating water scarcity and agricultural challenges.