Karachi braces for cool nights, misty mornings

KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience dry weather, cool nights and misty mornings over the next three days, with maximum temperatures likely to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The minimum temperature is forecast to range between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius during the period.

The Met department said dry conditions would prevail across most parts of Sindh, while temperatures are expected to remain relatively pleasant during nighttime. Mist is also likely to develop over the plains of the province during early morning hours.

Karachi and several other areas of Sindh have recently experienced foggy and misty conditions as winter approaches. The PMD had earlier cautioned residents about reduced visibility during morning hours, with visibility in Karachi dropping to 2.5 kilometres on November 9.

Similar weather conditions are expected in Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mithi and Thatta, where mist and fog may affect visibility during the early hours of the day.

Meanwhile, Sindh experienced the country’s highest rainfall deficit during the 2026 monsoon season. Pakistan Meteorological Department figures showed that the province received 50.8 per cent less rainfall than its normal average between July and September.

Karachi recorded an even sharper decline, with rainfall remaining 92 per cent below normal during the same period.

The department partly attributed the reduced monsoon activity to the El Niño weather pattern, which influences rainfall distribution across South Asia.

The city also experienced its weakest monsoon season in nearly three decades this year. Expectations of substantial rainfall towards the end of the monsoon season remained low, with meaningful showers largely dependent on the development of a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea.

With rainfall levels remaining significantly below average, Karachi continues to face concerns over the impact of prolonged dry conditions as the weather gradually transitions towards winter.