The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a temperature drop and strong winds in Karachi starting Tuesday.
The Early Warning Center reports that the city will experience stronger winds, which will cause a noticeable temperature decrease and make the weather feel chillier.
Winds will be coming from the eastern/northeastern direction of Balochistan, potentially lowering the temperature in Karachi to 16°C on December 4.
شہر قائد میں دسمبر کے ساتھ ساتھ سردی کی بھی انٹری ہوگئی اور درجہ حرارت 18 ڈگری سے نیچے آگیا۔
محکمہ موسمیات نے دسمبر کے پہلے ہفتے سے شہر میں سردی کی نوید سناتے ہوئے کہا پانچ دسمبر سے یخ بستہ ہواؤں کے سبب صبح اور رات کے درجہ حرارت میں دو سے تین ڈگری کی کمی متوقع ہے۔
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The PMD also anticipates light rain and drizzle in rural areas of Sindh, including Qambar-Shahdadkot, Larkana, and Jacobabad. Other areas will remain dry with chilly nights, while morning fog is likely in the northern regions.
On Sunday, the minimum temperature in Karachi dropped to 17.7°C, a decrease of 2.7°C from the previous day.
The PMD expects that the Siberian winds, which will accompany a westerly system entering Balochistan on December 5, will lower morning and night temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees.
The PMD Early Warning Center forecasts moderate weather with cool nights starting Monday, as winds from Balochistan influence Karachi’s weather.
Strong gusts of wind are expected in the city on Tuesday. Throughout the week, the minimum temperature is expected to hover around 17°C, with maximum temperatures between 29°C and 31°C.