News Desk
Karachi witnessed a significant drop in temperature on Monday as icy winds from Balochistan intensified the winter chill, with the mercury falling to 9°C, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The cold weather was amplified by gusty northeastern winds, making it feel 2°C to 4°C colder than the recorded temperature, Express News reported.
Morning fog reduced visibility to 3 kilometres in some parts of the city, creating minor disruptions.
The PMD predicts a dry and cold spell in Karachi over the next 24 hours, with maximum temperatures peaking at 26°C and minimum temperatures possibly dropping to 8°C.
Throughout the day, winds are expected to blow from the northeast at speeds of 5 to 15 kilometres per hour. Residents are advised to prepare for colder nights and mornings as the winter season
Last week, it was predicated that Karachi is set to experience a significant drop in temperature, with the mercury expected to fall into single digits starting from January 4 as a cold wave intensifies across Pakistan.
Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz said that temperature in Karachi could drop to a single digit low of 6°C, with the cold spell lasting for about a week.
He addressed speculation about breaking Karachi’s historical low temperature record, which stands at 0°C, set in January 1934. He dismissed the possibility, stating that there is no likelihood of the city surpassing this record.
