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Temperatures in the port city could drop as low as 15 degrees Celsius in winter, according to forecasts released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday.
In a statement, the Japan Meteorological Agency said the lowest temperature recorded in the past 24 hours was 16°C.
PMD also forecasts that temperatures could remain at Karachi’s highs at 30-32°C over the next 24 hours. Additionally, a minimum temperature of 15-17 °C could be measured.
Humidity was 85% and winds could blow from the northwest in big cities, the statement added.
Perspectives for Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts cold and dry weather for the next 12 hours, mainly for most parts of the country. Citing PMD, Radio Pakistan said fog conditions are likely to occur in the Punjab and northern Sindh provinces in the morning hours.
next two months
Below average atmospheric pressure and weak La Niña conditions are expected in the country. Northern Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan may experience below average rainfall. Southern Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh will experience near-normal rainfall.
potential impact
- Temperatures are expected to drop gradually during the forecast season.
- Dry conditions early in the season are favorable for harvesting halif crops in the country. However, rabbi plants, especially wheat, need to be watered regularly to grow healthier in the early/vegetative stage.
- Dry conditions adversely affect the Air Quality Index in urban areas of the country (southern and central Punjab).
- Dusty winds will also rage in southern Punjab and northern Sindh.