The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Karachi on Thursday afternoon, followed by a noticeable drop in temperatures from Friday.
Weather officials said a westerly system, strengthened by moisture from the Arabian Sea, is moving across the region and is likely to influence conditions in Sindh over the next two days.
The Met Office earlier predicted rainfall on January 22 and 23 in several Sindh districts, including Hyderabad, Dadu, Jacobabad, Naushehro Feroz, Kashmore, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, and Ghotki, as well as Karachi.
A private weather website has also forecast a 60 to 66 per cent chance of rain in Karachi between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday.
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Leh –11°C ❄️ | Skardu –5°C | Kalam –4°C | Murree –2°C | Karachi 13°C#PMD #NWFC #WeatherUpdate #ColdWave #PakistanWeather pic.twitter.com/vN5UB29EZX
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) January 22, 2026Temperatures to fall from Friday
Deputy Director of the Met Department Anjum Nazir Zaigham said the weather system is expected to enter Sindh from Thursday, bringing rainfall mainly to western districts.
He added that temperatures in Karachi are likely to fall sharply from Friday. Minimum temperatures in the city could drop into the single digits, intensifying the feeling of cold.
Cold and fast-moving winds from Quetta are also expected to reach Karachi from Friday. Wind speeds may range between 40 and 45 kilometres per hour, further intensifying the chilly conditions.
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— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) January 22, 2026Meteorologists have also warned of another westerly wave expected to affect the country on January 27 and 28. This system could once again alter weather conditions in Karachi and other parts of Sindh.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has forecast rainfall across large parts of Balochistan on Thursday. Areas expected to receive rain include Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob, Kalat, Barkhan, Sibi, Loralai, Musakhel, Turbat, Gwadar, Jiwani, Lasbela, Kech, Awaran, Chaghi, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Washuk, and Kharan.
The department has also predicted moderate to heavy snowfall in high-altitude areas, including Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai, and Zhob.
