PMD forecasts hot and humid conditions in Karachi, while isolated thunderstorms are expected in parts of Sindh and northern Pakistan
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday ruled out the possibility of rain in Karachi over the next 24 hours, forecasting mainly hot, humid and partly cloudy weather for the metropolis.
According to the latest weather advisory, Karachi and its surrounding areas are expected to remain partly cloudy on both Monday and Tuesday, with no rainfall forecast during the period.
However, the PMD said rain accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms is likely in Tharparkar and Umerkot districts on Monday, while the rest of Sindh is expected to experience mainly hot and humid conditions.
On Tuesday, similar weather is forecast across most districts of Sindh, with partly cloudy skies continuing over Karachi and nearby areas.
National weather outlook
At the national level, the PMD said a shallow westerly wave is affecting the upper parts of the country, while the low-pressure area (LPA) previously located west of Rajasthan has weakened.
For Monday, mainly hot and humid weather is expected across most parts of Pakistan. However, isolated rain, wind and thunderstorms may occur in:
• Kashmir
• Northeastern Punjab
• Pothohar region
• Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Gilgit-Baltistan
• Southeastern Sindh
For Tuesday, similar weather conditions are expected nationwide, with isolated rain and thunderstorms forecast in:
• Northeastern Punjab
• Pothohar region
• Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Gilgit-Baltistan
• Kashmir
Weather during the past 24 hours
The PMD reported that hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the country during the past 24 hours, while isolated rain and thunderstorms were recorded in central Punjab, lower Sindh, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The highest rainfall totals included:
• Punjab: Faisalabad (26 mm), Noor Pur Thal (25 mm), Okara (6 mm), Joharabad (1 mm) and Sahiwal (1 mm)
• Sindh: Chachro (22 mm), Chhor (20 mm) and Nangarparkar (8 mm)
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Peshawar City (14 mm), Pattan (6 mm), Kalam (5 mm), Malam Jabba (3 mm), Cherat (3 mm) and Balakot (1 mm)
• Gilgit-Baltistan: Gupis (7 mm), Hunza (4 mm), Gilgit (3 mm) and Babusar (3 mm)
Heat persists in Balochistan
Meanwhile, the country’s highest maximum temperatures on Sunday were recorded in Nokkundi (45°C) and Dalbandin (44°C), reflecting the continued hot weather in parts of Balochistan.
The PMD has advised residents, particularly those living in areas where thunderstorms are forecast, to stay updated with the latest weather advisories and take necessary precautions during adverse weather conditions.