Strong winds sweep Karachi as clear weather holds

Temperatures expected to range between 17°C and 30°C over next three days

Karachi is experiencing bright sunshine and stronger-than-usual winds on Wednesday.

Northeast winds are reaching speeds of up to 30 kilometres per hour, while southwest sea winds may partially return later in the day.

Temperatures over the next three days are expected to range between 17°C and 30°C.

Officials forecast dry weather with cool nights for the coming days, advising residents to take precautions against high daytime temperatures and gusty winds.

According to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan, mainly cold and dry weather is expected over most parts of Pakistan during the next twelve hours.

Very cold conditions are likely during the night and morning hours in hilly areas.

Temperature of major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad 7°C, Peshawar 7°C, Lahore 11°C, Karachi 17°C, Quetta 3°C, Gilgit 2°C, Murree 0°C, and Muzaffarabad 4°C, according to Radio Pakistan.

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On Tuesday, the Meteorological Department forecasted isolated rain and light snowfall may occur in Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding areas.

In Islamabad, cold and partly cloudy conditions are expected, with light rain or drizzle possible at isolated places during the afternoon and evening.

K-P is likely to experience largely cold and dry weather, while light rain or snowfall may occur at isolated places in Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Kohistan, Dir, Swat, and nearby areas.