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Karachi weather update: PMD forecasts more rain in city

Karachi will remain in the grip of cold weather on December 28 during which the temperature might drop to 9 degrees Celsius

By Web Desk
December 27, 2021
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast intermittent rains in Karachi later today after morning showers turned the weather cold.

The current spell of rain (light to moderate) will continue till tomorrow afternoon, predicted the Met Office.

Weather experts said that the thunder cells, present over the coastal belt of Balochistan, were heading towards Karachi.

The PMD had earlier informed that a strong westerly weather system is affecting the country due to which rainfall is taking place in most parts of the country, including Karachi.

PMD Director Sardar Sarfaraz had said that under the system, Karachi will likely receive light rainfall on December 26 and 27.

The PMD official had added that Karachi will remain in the grip of cold weather on December 28 during which the temperature might drop to 9 degrees Celsius.

The cold wave is likely to continue till January 5, he had said.

Motorway advisory

According to a spokesperson of the Motorway Police, drivers travelling on the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway M-9 are advised to be cautious as the road is slippery due to rain.

He asked the travellers to drive slowly on the motorway.