Dense fog envelops Karachi early morning, almost zero visibility


Dense fog reduced visibility to almost zero in parts of Karachi early on Sunday, disrupting road traffic in areas such as Super Highway, Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Clifton.

The conditions caused difficulties for motorists during the early morning hours, especially on major arterials and high-speed corridors.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the city recorded a minimum temperature of 17.5°C. The fog began to dissipate after dawn, gradually improving visibility in Karachi.

At least six international flights were diverted due to poor visibility, some of them diverted to Muscat, while a private airline flight arriving from Jeddah was diverted to Islamabad, aviation sources said.

The Met Office said weather conditions are expected to remain dry for the next 24 hours, with cold temperatures likely overnight and into the early morning hours. The maximum temperature today is forecast to be between 27°C and 29°C, compared to 30.8°C recorded the previous day.

Winds are expected to blow at speeds of 5 to 15 kilometers per hour, while humidity levels may range from 40% to 95%, the department said.

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