KARACHI: Mild drizzling started in a number of components of Karachi on Monday evening as town acquired its first intermittent showers in winter, ARY Information reported.
The light rain lashed areas together with Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Liaquatabad, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, and Hassan Sq..
Moreover, mild rain was reported in Karimabad, Ayesha Manzil, and Federal B Space.
The drizzle didn’t come as a shock, because the Pakistan Meteorological Division (PMD) had already predicted the change in climate.
Winter rain in Karachi was anticipated as a brand new climate system brings intermittent rainfall throughout Sindh, Balochistan, and northern areas from January 30 evening, in response to the Pakistan forecast.
The advisory states {that a} westerly system will affect higher and decrease components of the nation, inflicting rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall over mountainous areas through the forecast interval.
In keeping with the PMD knowledge, rain will start from January 30 night and proceed intermittently till February 2, affecting Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and surrounding districts.
The PMD warned that mild to average rainfall could happen in Karachi, whereas different components of Sindh may expertise remoted showers throughout this winter spell.
Northern areas together with Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding areas are anticipated to obtain rain accompanied by snowfall over larger elevations.
Officers cautioned that heavy snowfall could disrupt journey in hilly areas, resulting in highway closures, lowered visibility, and elevated dangers for vacationers and native residents.
In Balochistan, districts resembling Quetta, Ziarat, Kalat, and close by areas could obtain rain and snowfall, with chilly situations intensifying throughout the province.
Authorities urged vacationers and vacationers to undertake precautionary measures, keep away from pointless journeys, and keep knowledgeable about climate situations earlier than touring.
City administrations in Karachi and different cities have been directed to stay alert, guaranteeing drainage programs operate correctly to stop water accumulation on roads.
