Daily Times

Karachi may experience the coldest night of the winter as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday forecast a minimum temperature of 10°C in the coming days.

In speaking to a private news channel, Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz revealed that the minimum temperature recorded this winter season was 11.5°C in December. However, residents could experience even colder weather in three to four days, with a minimum temperature reaching 10°C.

Comparatively, he said last year’s chilling January 14 saw temperatures plummet to 6°C in the port city.

Sarfaraz further emphasized that this cold spell will linger for two to three weeks. He mentioned that the current humidity level stands at 60%, and the winds blowing from the northeast are measured at a gentle 3 kilometers per hour.

Despite the cold snap, the chief meteorologist noted that this winter has not been as frigid as in previous years. However, he urged residents to be prepared for the upcoming drop in temperature.

In a global context, the chief meteorologist referred to a recent report by the EU’s climate service, highlighting that 2023 has officially claimed the hottest title on record. The report indicated an unprecedented temperature increase of approximately 1.48°C, attributed to human-induced climate change and the influence of the El Niño weather phenomenon.