Western weather system to bring drizzle to Karachi

Rain, snowfall over mountains are forecast in Quetta, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaman, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah

KARACHI:

A western weather system is affecting the western parts of the country and is moving towards the northern regions from today, according to the Meteorological Department’s Early Warning Centre on Sunday.

Under its influence, light rain or drizzle is expected in the coastal areas of the province. In Karachi, partly cloudy conditions with chances of drizzle are forecast for today.

On Tuesday, the city is likely to experience cloudy weather, with mist expected in the morning hours.

Over the next two days, Karachi’s minimum temperature is expected to range around 17°C, while the maximum may reach up to 30°C. Northeasterly and south-westerly (sea) winds are likely to blow in the city.

In most parts of the province, dry weather is expected to prevail, accompanied by cold nights.

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Separately, in Balochistan, according to the Meteorological Department, weather across most districts is expected to remain cold, with skies partly to completely cloudy. Rain and snowfall over the mountains are forecast in Quetta, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaman, Qilla Abdullah and Qilla Saifullah.

Rain is also expected in Zhob, Musa Khel, Mastung, Kalat, Turbat, Chaghi, Gwadar and Kharan.

Regarding temperatures, the Met Office said the minimum temperature in Quetta was recorded at 0°C, while Kalat recorded -1°C.

In Ziarat, the minimum temperature was also recorded at -1°C, while Zhob recorded 4°C.

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Sibi recorded a minimum temperature of 12°C and Turbat 16°C, while Nokkundi recorded 9°C and Chaman 6°C.

In coastal areas of Balochistan, Gwadar recorded a minimum temperature of 13°C and Jiwani 15°C.