Light to moderate rain, coupled with strong winds, lashed several parts of Karachi on Thursday, bringing a noticeable change in the city’s weather.

Reports of rain were received from many city areas, including Surjani Town, Saddar, Baldia Town and surrounding localities.

While many residents welcomed the wet weather, routine life was partially affected in some areas.

Following the rain, many key roads in the city turned slippery, hampering the normal traffic flow.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the rainfall is linked to a weather system that has entered the country and will bring light rains in other parts of the city over the next few hours.

The PMD added that the mountainous areas of northern Balochistan have received snowfall, the effects of which are expected to be felt across Sindh, including Karachi.

The Met Office further stated that Karachi is likely to come under a cold wave from Friday, with temperatures expected to fall into the single digits.

A western weather system bringing snow and rain has entered Pakistan through Balochistan, meteorologists said, affecting both the northern and western regions of the country.

The system is expected to reach western parts of Sindh by Thursday night, bringing light rain to Karachi and rainfall to the western districts of the province.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that Karachi will come under a cold wave from Friday, with temperatures likely to fall into the single digits.

PMD Deputy Director Anjum Nazir Zaigham said the system began influencing Balochistan late Wednesday night, and its effects — including snowfall in northern Balochistan — will be felt across Sindh, including Karachi.

Authorities have urged citizens to take precautionary measures as the cold wave intensifies and the weather system continues to affect the region.