Karachi shivers as temperatures plunged following a brief spell of rain on Thursday. The port city faced unusually cold conditions.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recorded the lowest temperature of 7.4°C in Bin Qasim. Mauripur followed at 8.5°C. The overall minimum temperature in the city stood at 10.5°C, with the cold felt as 4°C.
Maximum temperatures are likely to reach 22°C, according to PMD. Humidity remained at 36%, and dry weather is expected to continue over the next 24 hours.
Other areas also recorded chilly temperatures. Sharea Faisal dropped to 11.5°C, while Gulistan-e-Jauhar and Jinnah Terminal both measured 10.5°C.
The cold was harsher in Balochistan. Quetta recorded -9°C, feeling like -14°C. Chaman experienced -6°C, feeling like -12°C.
Weather officials said the cold spell follows a westerly system affecting Sindh. The system brought rain, strong winds, and a sharp drop in temperature. Cold conditions are expected to intensify from Friday to Sunday.
Karachi, Jamshoro, Dadu, Thatta, and Badin may see light to moderate rainfall during this period. Gusty winds, thunder, and lightning are also possible.
Earlier on Thursday, several areas of Karachi received winter rain. Surjani Town, Musharraf Colony, and Hub were first affected. The rain spread to North Karachi, II Chundrigar Road, Nagan Chowrangi, Malir, Ahsanabad, Dalmia, Scheme 33, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, and the Buffer Zone. Drizzle was reported in PECHS.
Meteorological experts warned that Karachi will turn colder after the showers. Rain, strong winds, thundershowers, and dusty winds are likely to continue. Chilly conditions are expected to persist through Sunday. Read the latest update as NDMA warns of heavy rain and snowfall across the country.
The sudden drop in temperature has left residents shivering and seeking warmer clothing. Karachi shivers as the city adapts to the unexpected cold.
Authorities advise the public to stay safe and remain cautious during cold nights and windy conditions.
