Karachi: Karachiites experienced a drop in temperatures to 12.7°C as winter’s first chill gripped the city. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported northeasterly winds at 7 km/h, with a maximum temperature of 29°C expected during the day.
Meanwhile, Quetta recorded a freezing -2°C, with Kalat and Mastung plunging to -7°C and -3°C, respectively.
Northern and central parts of Balochistan witnessed frozen water in several areas, coupled with unannounced gas and electricity outages, further complicating daily life.
The Met Office earlier predicted a mild cold wave in Sindh, with nighttime temperatures between 7-9°C.
On Friday, forecasts of intensified cold due to rain and snowfall began materializing, marking the start of winter in various regions.
