Winter may begin in Karachi from December 15, says Met Office

Winter may begin in Karachi from December 15, with cooler mornings and nights expected following possible light rain in the city, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The Met Office said a western weather system was affecting the upper and western parts of the country, bringing the possibility of light rain or drizzle in Karachi, Thatta, Dadu and Qambar Shahdadkot on Friday.

Karachi could also receive light rain or drizzle on Saturday, the department said.

The rainfall may mark the beginning of cooler mornings and nights in the port city.

The PMD added that weather systems bringing rain could also affect Karachi and other parts of Sindh during the winter season.