PMD has forecast mainly cold and dry weather in most parts of the country over the next 12 hours
A man is silhouetted as he walks amid hot and humid weather at breakwater along port area in Karachi, Pakistan May 7, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS
Stronger-than-usual winds are sweeping across Karachi, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Wednesday.
According to the Met Office, winds are blowing from the north-eastern part of Balochistan at 30 kilometres per hour.
Wind speeds may exceed 40 kilometres per hour later in the day, officials said.
The department added that the winds have brought a slight chill to Karachi’s weather.
According to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan, PMD has forecast mainly cold and dry weather in most parts of the country over the next 12 hours.
However, very cold and partly cloudy conditions are expected in hilly areas.
The temperature of major cities was recorded this morning.
Islamabad 7°C, Peshawar 7°C, Lahore 14°C, Karachi 18°C, Quetta 5°C, Gilgit 3°C, Muzaffarabad 3°C and Murree -1°C.
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Separately on Tuesday, a fresh spell of snowfall, accompanied by intermittent rain, blanketed Murree, Abbottabad and the Galiyat region, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and prompting authorities to issue travel advisories, while assuring tourists of preparedness and road clearance operations.
In Murree, up to four inches of snow was recorded by late night, with light snowfall later turning into intermittent rain.
Murree District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Mohammad Raza Tanveer Sapra said that all roads in the hill resort remained open and traffic was flowing normally.
He added that temperatures had fallen to around 3°C, but no routes were blocked and there were no reports of vehicles being stranded.
Tourists were advised to remain cautious due to fog and slippery conditions, use fog lights, avoid speeding and overtaking, and maintain a safe distance between vehicles. Emergency assistance remains available through helpline 15 and the traffic police.
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Meanwhile, a second spell of snowfall coupled with continuous rain in Thandiyani, Nathiagali, Ayubia and other hilly areas of the Galiyat pushed temperatures below freezing point.
