Karachi welcomes season's first winter rain

Karachi residents woke up to a cooler morning on Saturday as the city received its first winter rain, with light drizzle reported across several parts of the port city.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had earlier predicted that Karachi would feel a renewed winter chill starting January 4, with temperatures expected to drop to single digits.

Drizzle was reported in Gulshan-e-Maymar, Baldia Town, Orangi Town, North Nazimabad, and Numaish Chowrangi early in the morning. 

Light rain was also recorded in areas such as Federal B Area, MA Jinnah Road, Sharae Faisal, University Road, Scheme 33, and Surjani Town, adding to the joy of the weekend.

Meanwhile, the Quetta Valley and its surrounding areas witnessed the season’s first snowfall. A thick layer of snow blanketed districts including Khanozai, Kan Mehtarzai, and Ziarat, creating picturesque winter scenes.

Intermittent rain continued across the northern regions of Balochistan, further enhancing the wintry atmosphere.

The Met Office stated that a system, expected to enter Balochistan, would bring rain and affect the weather in Karachi. Under the influence of this system, icy winds are expected to blow in Karachi.

Earlier, weather expert Jawad Memon forecasted rains  From the second week of January onward, the entire country, from Karachi to Kashmir as nature will form a cloud cover.

He predicted downpours from the second week of the new year. Not only rain but "upcoming systems would also cause a potential chill nationwide," he said while forecasting the weather updates.

Memon further explained that strong weather systems with western winds are predicted to impact the region from the beginning of January, enhancing the rainfall potential across the country.