From Zeeshan Mirza
KARACHI: A cold wave continuing in the country, as mercury dropped to nine degree Celsius in Karachi, according to a weather report on Sunday.
The Met Office has forecast strong winds blowing in the port city today.
According to weather report a cold dry weather will be continued in most districts of Sindh.
Minimum temperature in the province, one degree Celsius, was recorded in desert town of Mithi, while two degree Celsius in Mohenjo Daro, 5 Celsius each in Dadu and Nawabshah and Six Celsius in Sukkur, according to the Met Office.
Severe cold weather continuing in Balochistan and upper areas of the country as minimum temperature minus-11 C was recorded at Astore, minus-eight at Skardu and Kalam, minus-seven at Kalat, minus-four at Quetta and zero temperature in Islamabad.
On the other hand, The provincial capital continued to bask in sunshine, leading to a noticeable decrease in the intensity of cold weather.
According to the Meteorological Department, Lahore’s minimum temperature today is expected to be 6°C, while the maximum could reach 19°C. Currently, the temperature is recorded at 8°C. Weather experts have predicted that humidity levels may rise to 69%, with wind speeds currently recorded at 5 km/h.
Lahore is currently the most polluted city, ranking first in Air Quality Index (AQI) ranking with the AQI level reaching up to 243.
