The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has confirmed that the intense cold wave currently gripping Karachi is expected to continue until the end of January 2026. The city is experiencing its harshest winter spell of the season, primarily driven by icy Siberian winds blowing from Balochistan.
Latest Weather Forecast & Stats
- Duration: The cold spell is likely to persist through January 31, 2026.
- Temperature Range: Minimum temperatures are expected to fluctuate between 7°C and 11°C over the next 48 hours.
- Recorded Today: 11.5°C (Minimum)
- Forecast for Tomorrow: 9°C to 11°C (Minimum)
- Humidity: Levels are expected to remain low, between 20% and 50%, contributing to a dry and biting chill.
- Wind Speed: Northeast winds are blowing at speeds of 20 to 40 km/h, with some gusts expected to reach up to 55 km/h.
Will it Rain in Karachi?
A new westerly wave entered the country today (January 26), bringing rain and heavy snowfall to Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Northern areas.
Current Outlook: While this system will bring rain to upper Sindh districts (Sukkur, Larkana, and Jacobabad), the PMD has stated there is zero probability of rain in Karachi from this specific wave. The city will remain dry, which will further intensify the “feels-like” cold during the night.
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Safety & Impact Advisory
- Health Warning: Tragically, at least one death has already been attributed to the severe cold in the city. Residents are urged to use extra layers of clothing, particularly during the early morning and late night.
- Visibility: Morning visibility has been recorded as low as 4 kilometers due to dry haze and cold winds.
- Rural Sindh Alert: While Karachi is cold, interior Sindh is facing even more extreme conditions, with Mohenjo-Daro recording temperatures near freezing (0.5°C)
