Islamabad, Jan 8: Karachi experienced its coldest night of the season on Tuesday, as temperatures plummeted to single digits during the early morning hours. The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 8°C, a one-degree drop from the previous day. At Jinnah Terminal, the mercury fell further to 6.2°C, while the town of Mithi in rural Sindh saw a chilling 0°C.
Cold Winds Intensify Chill
The drop in temperature was compounded by cold winds originating from Balochistan, which intensified the chill in Karachi. The wind chill effect made it feel 2 to 4 degrees colder than the actual temperature, despite moderate wind speeds. Other parts of Karachi recorded varying minimum temperatures, including:
- Gulistan-e-Jauhar: 7.5°C
- Mauripur: 10°C
- Bin Qasim: 11°C
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed the low temperatures, with the official weather station in Karachi logging a minimum of 8°C and the Jinnah Terminal station reporting 6.2°C.
