Quetta winds entered karachi, expect min 13°C to 15°C

The Pakistan Meteorological Department forcasted that Karachi’s minimum temperature is expected to fluctuate between 13°C to 15°C, adding weather to remain dry and cooler at night for next 24 hours.

The (PMD) observed 50% humidity in Karachi’s air, while there was a chance of fog over the plains in the morning.

The speed of winds, moving from the east towards Karachi is 10 kilometres per hour, adding the minimum temperature to be 13°C to 15°C, while the maximum will remain between 28°C to 30°C.

The air quality index of Karachi is recorded at 176 at 8:00 pm (Monday) and is marked “unhealthy by IQAir, adding Karachi stands at the (5) fifth spot on the World AQI Ranking, a Swiss company that determines the quality of air around the world using technology.

Karachi recorded PM2.5 concentration, which is currently 28.1 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value. PM2.5 concentration is referred to as particle pollution from fine particulates which makes the air quality hazardous in the atmosphere.

The IQAIR advises precautionary living with PM2.5 i.e wear a mask outdoors, keeping windows shut, avoid outdoor activities and run an air purifier.

What are Particulate Matters in the air

PM stands for particulate matter (also called particle pollution): the term for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. Some particles, such as dust, dirt, soot, or smoke, are large or dark enough to be seen with the naked eye. Others are so small they can only be detected using an electron microscope.