Another cold wave is expected to hit Karachi from 12th January 2023 – 17th January. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) expects a sudden drop in the temperature.
According to the experts, the weather will fall between 3-5°C in different parts of the metropolis and Balochistan.
The report created by the weather experts are expecting temperatures in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta and Tando Muhammad Khan to reach below 5°C.
In contrast, in Shaheed Benazirabad, Noshero Feroz, Khairpur, Sukkur, Ghotki, and Sanghar the temperature will touch 3°C during the said period.
Moreover, the weather department has added that mercury levels in the northern Sindh districts of Larkana, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Qambar Shahdadkot, and the southeastern district of Tharparkar, will remain between 2-4°C.
The weather is expected to remain cool and dry in the city while fog may occur in the morning with strong winds during the next 24 hours, the Met department added.
Karachi witnessed a sudden drop in temperature on New Year’s Eve. The metropolis recorded its coldest night in the last 10 years when the mercury dropped to 5.6°C on Dec 31.
Stay Warm & Indoors
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We’d advise our readers to possibly stay indoors and remain comfortable and warm. The change in weather can result in upset health and ensure the children are well covered.
There are several ways to stay warm during the winter, especially for children:
- Dress in layers: Children should wear a base layer of moisture-wicking fabric (such as thermals or long johns), a middle layer of insulation (such as fleece), and an outer layer of wind- and water-resistant fabric. This will help trap warm air and keep out the cold.
- Cover exposed skin: Make sure that children are wearing hats, gloves, and scarves to protect their head, hands, and face from the cold.
- Stay dry: Keep children’s clothing and outerwear clean and dry. Wet clothes will cause them to lose heat faster than dry clothes.
- Stay active: Encourage children to stay active and play outside. Physical activity will help generate body heat and warm them up.
- Provide hot meals and drinks: Hot meals and drinks can provide a source of warmth for children and will help to fuel their bodies.
- Create a warm indoor environment: Keep the indoor temperature warm and maintain good indoor air quality with proper ventilation and humidifiers.
- Be aware of weather conditions: Pay attention to weather forecasts, and make sure that children are dressed appropriately for the conditions.
- Use caution around heat sources: Encourage children to keep a safe distance from open flames, stoves, and heaters to prevent burns and fires.
- Teach children about the cold weather’s possible effect on their health and how to deal with other emergencies if need be.
These are just a few tips for staying warm during the winter. It is always important to monitor children for signs of hypothermia and frostbite, such as shivering, slurred speech, and loss of feeling in the fingers and toes.
Stay safe and stay tuned to WOW360.
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