Karachi weather update: Strong winds likely to blow intermittently

KARACHI/QUETTA: Various regions across the country recieved significant rain and snowfall while the weather in Karachi is likely to remain clear, accompanied by intermittent strong winds, according to Pakistan Meteorological Department's (PMD) forecast on Monday.

In Punjab, several areas in Multan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore received moderate to heavy rainfall.

In Balochistan, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Saranan, Gulistan, Huramzai, Muslim Bagh, Sinjawi, Duki, Harnai, Loralai, Mekhtar, Khanozai, also received moderate to heavy rainfall. 

The areas near the country's borders with Afghanistan and Iran were also hit with hail while Ziarat, Toba Achakzai, Toba Kakri received snowfall.

As a result of the rain and snowfall in the region, the weather in most districts of Balochistan, including Quetta, is expected to be partially cloudy and cold, according to the PMD.

Meanwhile, areas in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan received moderate to heavy rainfall. These areas include Muzaffarabad, Bhimber, Bagh, Nakyal and Dhirkot. 

Additionally, Neelum Valley, Arang Kel, Halmat, Taobat, Grace Valley, Shounter Valley, Sargan Valley, Jagran Valley, Upper Neelum, Lawat Bala, Sharda, Astore Valley, Diamir, Babusar Top, Nanga Parbat, Niyat Darel, Tangir and Skardu received significant snowfall.

As a result of the snowfall, roads in many areas have been closed while regular flights from Islamabad to Skardu have been cancelled.

Furthermore, the PMD on Monday recorded a minimum temperature of 19.5°C in Karachi and expects the maximum temperature in the city to range from 29°C to 31°C.

With 79% humidity in the air and cool northwestward winds blowing intermittently, Karachi's weather is currently a blend of partial cloud cover and sunshine.

The Met Office also said that a minimum temperature of 4°C was recorded in Quetta on Monday while 5°C was recorded in Kalat. 

Sibi recorded aminimum temperature of 14°C while Turbat and Gwadar recorded 17°C.