Karachi is expected to face a shorter and warmer winter in 2024, with temperatures projected to drop only by mid-November, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The city is currently experiencing abnormally high temperatures exceeding 40°C, fueling public concerns over the mounting impacts of climate change.
Meteorologists predict above-normal winter temperatures not only in Karachi but across much of Pakistan. The delayed onset of winter, coupled with an increased demand for fluids and beverages, underscores the growing climate challenge.
While most regions will likely remain dry, light snowfall and sporadic showers are expected in parts of Lahore, Islamabad, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
In lower Sindh, including Karachi, daily highs remain between 38°C and 40°C. Relief is not anticipated until early November, when pressure systems are expected to ease, bringing daytime highs down to around 32–34°C. Until then, PMD has warned of at least three more days of intense heat, with “feels-like” temperatures hovering near 40°C. In rural Sindh—covering Sajawal, Thatta, Umerkot, and Mirpurkhas—temperatures could climb to 42°C.
Karachi’s chief meteorologist, Sardar Sarfaraz, noted that sea breezes are expected to return in the evenings, while humidity levels between 20% and 30% will prevent a full-blown heatwave. According to the Early Warning Center, rural Sindh districts will continue to record highs between 37°C and 39°C, with hot and dry conditions persisting across several regions.
