Karachi is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall on Thursday afternoon, January 22, 2026, followed by a fresh spell of cold weather from Friday, according to the Meteorological Department.
Weather officials say the changing conditions are being driven by a strengthening westerly weather system, supported by moisture from the Arabian Sea.
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain not only in Karachi but also in several districts of Sindh, including Hyderabad, Dadu, Jacobabad, Naushehro Feroz, Kashmore, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, and Ghotki.
The rainfall is expected on January 22 and 23, with occasional gaps in some areas.
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A private weather website has predicted a 60 to 66 percent chance of rain in Karachi between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Thursday.
Officials believe the rain may vary in intensity across different parts of the city but could bring noticeable changes in temperature and overall weather conditions.
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Deputy Director of the Meteorological Department, Anjum Nazir Zaigham, said the weather system entered Sindh on Thursday and is likely to affect western districts first before influencing Karachi.
He warned that temperatures in Karachi could drop sharply from Friday, with minimum temperatures possibly falling to single digits.
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