Temperature likely to drop to 9°C in Karachi

PMD spokesperson says chilly conditions will persist during the night and early morning hours over the next few days

The Karachi port is expected to experience a further drop in temperature over the coming weekend, with the mercury likely to fall to 9 degrees Celsius on Saturday and Sunday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Monday.

According to PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazir Zaigham, chilly conditions will persist during the night and early morning hours over the next few days. He said a noticeable decrease in temperature is expected towards the end of the week, when minimum temperatures may reach single digits in some parts of the city.

Speaking to The Express Tribune, the spokesperson explained that a cold wave was anticipated at the beginning of the week; however, the presence of continuous upper-air troughs over Karachi has prevented Siberian winds from fully penetrating the region. He added that once these winds become active, a further intensification of cold conditions cannot be ruled out.

Meanwhile, fog blanketed several parts of the city on Monday morning, reducing visibility to 1.8 kilometres, which affected traffic flow during early hours. The Met Office reported that Karachi’s minimum temperature rose slightly by one degree compared to the previous day, settling at 13 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Mithi in rural Sindh recorded the province’s lowest temperature at 5 degrees Celsius.

Weather officials advised citizens to take precautions during late-night and early-morning hours, particularly children, the elderly, and commuters, as cold conditions are expected to continue.