Robust winds to hit Karachi on Dec 24-25

A view of foggy weather on the arrival of winter season at morning time in Karachi on December 5, 2024. — APP
A view of foggy climate on the arrival of winter season at morning time in Karachi on December 5, 2024. — APP

KARACHI: The port metropolis is ready to expertise sturdy winds beginning tomorrow, with gusts anticipated to achieve speeds of 25 to 35 km/h, in response to Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz.

The winds, originating from the northeast, will have an effect on town on December 24 and 25.

The forecast predicts a noticeable dip in temperature throughout this era, with the daytime excessive anticipated to stay round 25°C. Nevertheless, the night time is anticipated to be considerably colder, with temperatures doubtlessly dropping to between 9°C and 11°C.

The climate knowledgeable’s remarks come because the temperature within the nation’s monetary hub has dropped to single digits on a number of events within the ongoing month.

The prevailing chilly wave shouldn’t be restricted to the metropolis because the temperature has gone under the freezing mark in a number of areas throughout Balochistan as effectively.

Quetta’s temperature was recorded at -5°C, whereas it was -4°C in Kalat and Zhob, and -7°C in Ziarat.

In the meantime, a number of areas in Lahore and Mirpur Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) additionally acquired the primary rain of the winter season on Monday.

In keeping with the Pakistan Meteorological Division (PMD), Punjab’s capital is prone to obtain extra gentle showers within the subsequent 24 hours. Moreover, reflecting the altering climate situations, snowfall has additionally began in Murree.