KARACHI: The prevailing cold wave in the metropolis intensified further as temperature dropped to 8.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

The ongoing cold wave is brought about by a high pressure area prevailing over Afghanistan and a ‘westerly disturbance’.

The Met department’s data showed variation in minimum temperature recorded in different areas of the city — 6.5°C in Gulistan-i-Jauhar, 8°C at and around Jinnah Terminal, 8.5°C at Sharea Faisal and 9°C in Mauripur.

In Karachi, the minimum temperature is expected to range between 8°C to 10°C over the next two days, the Met Office said.

According to the Met officials, the lowest ever minimum temperature of the month of December in the city was 1.3°C, which was recorded on Dec 14, 1986.

The city’s maximum temperature was 27°C on Saturday and relative humidity was 38 per cent and 32pc in the morning and evening, respectively.

The lowest temperature in the province was recorded in Mohenjo Daro 1.5°C followed by Mithi 2.5°C and Chhor 4°C.

“Very cold wave continues to prevail over the province with night temperatures to remain 3°C to 6°C below normal in most parts of the province. Fog is likely to prevail over the districts of upper and central Sindh,” says the Met department’s advisory.

Published in Dawn, December 29th, 2024

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