KARACHI – Karachi witnessed the lowest temperatures of the season on Thursday, marking an intensified cold wave reported by the Department of Meteorology. The official weather station at Pahlwan Goth recorded a chilly 10 degrees Celsius, signifying the deepening impact of the cold spell that began last week. In the Gulistan-Johar area, the minimum temperature hit 8 degrees Celsius, while at the Jinnah Terminal weather station, it dropped to 8 degrees Celsius. Shahrah Faisal and Maripur noted 11.5 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department’s Early Warning Center anticipates further temperature drops on Friday, with Karachi potentially experiencing single-digit temperatures ranging from 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Saturday is expected to see temperatures between 9 and 11 degrees Celsius. Additionally, there is a likelihood of winds blowing from the northeast and southeast directions of Balochistan. The forecast suggests the continuation of closed sea breezes during this period, with a potential for morning fog in the province’s plains. The Meteorology Department had previously indicated colder weather in Quaid’s city for the next three days.
Source: nation.com.pk