Islamabad, October 11, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the weather forecast for Saturday, October 12, 2024, predicting mainly dry conditions across most of the country. However, hilly areas may experience cool temperatures during the early morning and night.
In its detailed forecast, the PMD mentioned that continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country, leading to dry weather patterns. Residents of central and northern regions can expect a continuation of warm, dry conditions, with minimal chances of rain. For those in the hilly areas, the mornings and nights will offer relief with cooler temperatures.
However, in the province of Sindh, particularly in the southern and coastal districts, the weather outlook differs slightly. While hot and dry conditions will persist in most of Sindh, including the cities of Hyderabad and Sukkur, certain districts will experience some variability. The PMD has forecast partly cloudy skies with chances of rain, accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, in several areas. The districts of Tharparkar, Mithi, Thatta, Sajawal, Badin, and Karachi are likely to witness sporadic rainfall and thunderstorm activity. This will provide some respite from the prevailing heat, especially for residents of Karachi, where rain was recorded earlier in the week.
The synoptic situation suggests that continental air dominance will continue to influence the country’s weather for the foreseeable future. Coastal areas in Sindh, however, remain susceptible to the occasional thunderstorm, thanks to moisture from the Arabian Sea interacting with prevailing weather patterns.
Looking back at the weather on Friday, October 11, 2024, the PMD reported mainly dry conditions across the nation, with cool weather only in the hilly regions at night. Hot and dry weather prevailed in most areas, while isolated rainfall occurred in parts of coastal Sindh and Kashmir. Notably, Karachi experienced significant rainfall, with 31mm recorded at University Road, while Jinnah Terminal saw 6mm, and other parts of the city received lighter showers. In Kashmir, Muzaffarabad recorded 1mm of rainfall.
The highest temperature recorded in the country during the past 24 hours was in Chhor, where the mercury soared to 41°C. Other hot spots included Lasbella, Karachi, and Turbat, where temperatures hovered around 40°C.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid unnecessary exposure to the heat in affected areas, while those in southern Sindh should prepare for potential thunderstorms and rain.