From January 21, Karachi may experience another cold wave

City likely to shiver in freezing winds blowing from Balochistan, according to weatherman.

KARACHI: According to Chief Meteorologist Karachi Sardar Sarfraz, the metropolis will likely see another dry, chilly spell with no probability of rain beginning on January 21 and lasting till January 22. According to him, the current cold snap is ending as Tuesday’s minimum temperature increased by 3 degrees Celsius.

Sarfraz said that the city is likely to shiver in freezing winds blowing from Balochistan from January 21 until 22. North-easterly winds may blow more forcefully than usual around this period. The Chief Meteorologist said that there is no possibility of rain during the new cold wave.

This westerly wave will start moving towards Balochistan on the night of January 18. The Meteorological Department’s Early Warning Center predicts that starting today (Wednesday), Balochistan will see a new wave of westerly winds.

In Jacobabad, Qambar Shahdadkot, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Larkana, Sukkur, Ghotki, Khairpur, Dadu, and Noshero Feroz, there is a chance of drizzle and light rain on January 19 and 20. Additionally, it predicts a progressive reduction in the cold commencing (Wednesday).

On Tuesday, the city experienced lows as low as 9 degrees Celsius and highs as high as 26.2 degrees Celsius. Balochistan witnessed daylong north-easterly winds with a top speed of 16 km/h. There was some light fog in the morning, which decreased visibility to 3 km.