Location & Surroundings
Shalkhan Karez is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Balochistan, Pakistan, at 1,686 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mastung, less than 2 km away. The national capital Islamabad is about 730 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Quetta International Airport, 50 km away.
Overview
Shalkhan Karez is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Balochistan, Pakistan.
Basic Data
- Country Pakistan
- Located in Balochistan
- Type underground irrigation canal(s) (CNLSB)
- a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 48' 23" N, 66° 51' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1686 m
- Timezone Asia/Karachi
- Time Shift GMT 5 (DST 5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,628 p/km²
- Built-up 15.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (PKR)
- Phone Prefix +92
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:49
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shalkhan Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shalkhan Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Temperature
14.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.5 | 1.0 | 235 | 20 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 223 | 10 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 343.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 5.5 | 283 | 9 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 741.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 0.5 | 222 | 20 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 22.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 0.3 | 153 | 25 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 169 | 19 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 334.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 300 | 17 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 717.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 129 | 28 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 21.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.6 | 1.1 | 126 | 48 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 238 | 18 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 330.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 1.5 | 304 | 14 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 716.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 102 | 33 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 20.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.4 | 1.5 | 119 | 47 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shalkhan Karez?
Now 14.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shalkhan Karez today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Shalkhan Karez?
Local time is 14:49. Time zone: Asia/Karachi (UTC+05:00).
What type of place is Shalkhan Karez?
Shalkhan Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Shalkhan Karez?
DEM 1,686 m.
Where is Shalkhan Karez located?
It is at 29.80640, 66.85340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shalkhan Karez in?
It is in Pakistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry