The ongoing cold wave hitting the country, including Karachi, is likely to intensify further during the second week of January 2025, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted on Wednesday.
Talk to Geo news, PMD chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz said, “The cold may increase during the second week of January. »
Parts of Balochistan are expected to receive light showers from January 3 to 5, he said, adding, “The country is likely to receive less snowfall and rain during this winter season (compared to previous years) . »
The weather expert’s remarks came as the temperature in the country’s financial hub fell to single digits several times during the current month.
The prevailing cold wave is not limited to the metropolis as the temperature has also fallen below the freezing point in several parts of Balochistan.
The Met Office said mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while it will be very cold in hilly areas on Thursday morning and evening.
Partly cloudy weather with light rain and snow may occur in Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas in the evening and night.
He further said that smog was likely to persist in isolated areas of Punjab plains and upper Sindh during morning and night.
Frosts are likely to occur at isolated places in Islamabad, Pothohar region and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tomorrow morning.
In the last 24 hours, Skardu reported -11°C, Astore and Gupis -8°C, Gilgit -7°C, Quetta and Ziarat -6°C, Hunza, Bagrote and Dir -5°C.