The cold wave that has been affecting Karachi for several days is expected to intensify starting January 4 (Saturday), according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
In a statement released on Thursday, the PMD explained that while temperatures may briefly dip today and tomorrow (Friday), the situation will change as westerly winds enter the country. These winds are expected to bring rain to Balochistan, and eventually, cold winds will reach Karachi.
Today, Karachi is likely to experience mainly dry weather, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 12°C. However, a significant drop in temperatures is expected as winter conditions continue to take hold across Pakistan. The city’s humidity will be around 27%, with winds coming from the northwest at a speed of 5 km/h.
This weather update comes as Karachi continues to grapple with poor air quality, which has steadily worsened. On December 31, 2024, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to a dangerously unhealthy level of 237, according to Swiss air quality monitor IQ Air.
