As the temperature drops across Pakistan, Karachi residents will witness intense fog with zero visibility in the metropolis.
The Met Office early warning centre issued an alert, stating that intense fog will result in zero visibility in Karachi tomorrow (January 15) and the day after tomorrow (January 16).
Karachi met officer spokesperson Anjum Nazir said that the intensity of wind blowing from north east is dropping in the city. The city temperature went down to record 6 degrees on January 12, 2026.
Pakistan is currently experiencing extremely cold weather, with temperatures dropping sharply in both mountainous regions and the plains.
Weather in Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department said that the cold conditions are expected to intensify in the coming days.
Pakistan is expected to face cold and dry winter conditions. Dense fog across the plains and freezing temperatures in the northern areas are also expected.
Meanwhile, Met Office Deputy Director Irfan Virk said that while winter conditions remain severe, no record-breaking temperatures have been recorded anywhere in the country so far.
Karachi
In Karachi, air quality showed slight improvement in last few days. However, the pollution levels in several areas remain harmful. Especially for sensitive groups or sick individuals.
Some areas improved, while others continued to fall under unhealthy categories.
Orangi Town recorded the highest Air Quality Index reading at 167. This means it is in the unhealthy range. Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 14 followed with an AQI of 153.
Several areas were marked as unhealthy for sensitive groups. These included Shahrah-e-Faisal, Mauripur, Clifton Block 4, DHA Phase 5, University Road, and Gulistan-e-Johar.
Health officials advise residents, especially children, the elderly, and those with breathing problems, to limit outdoor activities during poor air quality conditions.
School winter vacation in Punjab
Earlier, due to the severe cold, the Punjab government announced a one-week extension in winter vacations for schools and colleges.
The decision was taken to protect students’ health as the cold wave continues across the country.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said the extension was approved after a public survey conducted on his social media page.
He said the decision was made after considering concerns raised by parents and the health risks posed by the cold weather.
Many parents had expressed worry over the harsh conditions and demanded more holidays for children after forecasts warned of an intense cold spell.
