The cold wave currently affecting Karachi and other parts of Pakistan is forecasted to become more intense in the second week of January 2025, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Sardar Sarfaraz, the chief meteorologist at PMD, indicated that temperatures are expected to drop further during this period. While parts of Balochistan may experience light showers from January 3 to 5, overall, the country is projected to receive less snowfall and rainfall this winter compared to previous years.
Karachi has already seen temperatures dip into single digits multiple times this month. The cold wave is not confined to the metropolis; several areas in Balochistan have recorded temperatures below freezing.
The PMD has advised that predominantly cold and dry weather is anticipated across most regions, with very cold conditions expected in hilly areas during the mornings and nights.
Partly cloudy weather, along with light rain and snow, may occur in Kashmir and adjacent hilly regions in the evening and nighttime.
Additionally, smog is likely to persist in isolated plains of Punjab and upper Sindh during the morning and night.
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Frost is also expected in parts of Islamabad, the Pothohar region, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the early hours.
Recent temperature reports show Skardu at -11degree Celcius, Astore and Gupis at -8 degree Celcius, Gilgit at -7 degree Celcius, and Quetta and Ziarat at -6 degree Celcius.
