Date Revealed for Start of Winter Season in Karachi
Key Takeaways
- Karachi will experience hot and dry weather for the next three days, delaying the arrival of winter.
- Daytime temperatures are predicted to exceed 37°C due to weak or inactive sea breezes.
- Winds from Balochistan (northwesterly) and the west (westerly) will contribute to the rising temperatures.
- The city is currently in a seasonal transition phase before cooler winter winds dominate.
- Temperatures are expected to gradually drop, marking the start of winter in early to mid-November.
Karachi is set to endure an extended period of hot and dry weather for the next three days, as predicted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). This delay in winter's arrival is attributed to the expected weakness or inactivity of the usual sea breezes, which normally help moderate temperatures. Furthermore, northwesterly winds from Balochistan in the morning and westerly winds in the evening are likely to drive the maximum temperature past 37°C. The PMD notes that the city is currently in a seasonal transition phase, with cooler winter winds set to take over later. Meteorologists point out that October is historically one of Karachi's warmer months, often seeing highs near 37°C. The official start of the winter season, marked by gradually dropping temperatures, is anticipated in early to mid-November.
