Karachi braces for an additional chilly spell as temperature might drop to six°C

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The Pakistan Meteorological Division (PMD) has predicted a renewed drop in temperatures in Karachi beginning Saturday, with a contemporary chilly wave anticipated to grip town.

Over the following two days, Karachi’s climate is forecast to expertise a slight improve in temperatures, with lows of 13°C and highs of 27°C.

Nevertheless, the PMD said {that a} climate system at the moment getting into the nation might trigger rain in elements of Balochistan. As soon as the system exits, Karachi will seemingly face chilly winds that might deliver temperatures down considerably.

“A brand new wave of chilly is anticipated, with temperatures doubtlessly dropping to a single-digit low of 6°C,” the PMD added, noting that this chilly spell might final for every week.

Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz dismissed the potential for breaking Karachi’s historic file. “The town recorded a low of 0°C in January 1934, and there’s no probability of surpassing that,” he stated.

A western wind system will enter the nation from Wednesday night, bringing rain and thunderstorms, notably from January 1 to 4, 2025, in Quetta, Ziarat, and Chaman. Mild rain and thunderstorms are additionally anticipated in higher Sindh on January 3-4.

The met workplace said that this climate sample might persist till January 6, with extra rain and thunderstorms anticipated throughout this era.