ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in Karachi and several other districts of Sindh on Thursday, a development expected to further intensify cold conditions across the region from Friday onward. Moreover, officials warned that temperatures could drop sharply as the weather system progresses southward.
According to the Met Office, a westerly wave is currently affecting the upper parts of the country and is expected to begin influencing Balochistan from Wednesday night. As a result, snowfall is likely in the hilly areas of northern Balochistan, while rain and snowfall may occur in Quetta and adjoining districts.
System to enter Sindh from the west
Deputy Director of the Meteorological Department Anjum Nazir Zaigham said the weather system is expected to enter western parts of Sindh on Thursday. Consequently, rainfall is likely in several western districts, with Karachi expected to receive light rain.
Weather officials said the rainfall could increase the chill, particularly in urban centres. Furthermore, they warned that minimum temperatures in Karachi may fall to single digits from Friday, marking a noticeable cold spell for the coastal city.
The Met Office had earlier forecast rain in multiple Sindh districts, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Jacobabad, Naushehro Feroz, Kashmore, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas and Ghotki on January 22 and 23, with occasional breaks.
Snowfall expected in Balochistan
Meanwhile, the department also predicted rainfall across large parts of Balochistan on January 21 and 22. These 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.
In addition, moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Noushki, Harnai and Zhob, potentially disrupting travel.
Rain and snowfall forecast for Karachi, Sindh and Balochistan as a westerly system brings colder temperatures regionwide.
