The Chief Meteorologist of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Sardar Sarfaraz, has indicated that Karachi will continue to experience cold and dry weather conditions until Monday, March 4, following a recent bout of rain in the city. After an unexpected heavy downpour coupled with thunderstorms on Friday, Karachi saw a cold spell settling in, leading to chilly temperatures. Various areas across the city, including Korangi Industrial Area, II Chundrigar Road, Orangi Town, Baldia Town, Sarjani Town, Malir, North Karachi, Saddar, Manghopir, Northern Bypass, and Sohrab Goth Town, witnessed significant rainfall. Sarfaraz mentioned that the temperature in Karachi has dropped by 4°C, with Saturday recording the lowest temperature at 14.5°C. He noted the unusual nature of this cold wave for March, as prolonged chilly weather during this period is atypical. Additionally, Sarfaraz highlighted that rain in March is uncommon, citing historical data that shows the lowest temperature ever recorded in Karachi during March was 7°C on March 7, 8, and 9 in 1979.