Light rain, wind and thunderstorms expected in Karachi as several upper Sindh districts brace for gusty winds and isolated showers
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday issued a weather advisory forecasting hot and dry conditions across most districts of Sindh over the next 24 hours, while also warning of possible light rain, wind and thunderstorms in Karachi and surrounding areas.
According to the Met Office, partly cloudy weather is expected in upper Sindh with chances of windstorms, rain and thunderstorms at isolated locations including Kashmore, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Larkana and Dadu.
Officials said that Dadu received 1 millimetre of rainfall during the past 24 hours, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds at several isolated locations in the upper districts of the province. Despite these sporadic weather events, hot and dry conditions prevailed across most parts of Sindh.
Temperature readings showed Dadu and Jacobabad as the hottest places in the province, where the mercury reached 45°C. In Sukkur, Moen jo Daro and Nawabshah, the maximum temperature was recorded at 43°C. Hyderabad and Mithi experienced highs of 38°C, while Thatta recorded 36°C and Karachi remained relatively cooler at 35°C.
The PMD said that although Karachi will continue to experience hot and humid conditions, there is a likelihood of light rain, wind and thunderstorms in the city and nearby areas due to changing weather patterns.
Meteorologists noted that such weather activity is typical during the transitional seasonal period, when localized heat build-up often triggers convective thunderstorms, especially in southern and upper Sindh regions.
Residents have been advised to take precautionary measures during gusty winds and thunderstorms, particularly in open areas and during peak heat hours. Authorities have also urged the public to stay updated with further weather advisories issued by the PMD.
The department continues to monitor evolving weather conditions across the province and may update forecasts if intensity or coverage of thunderstorms increases.
