Mercury continues to rise in most parts of the country

Turbat and Sukkur to experience the highest temperatures

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Weather in most parts of the country is expected to remain hot and dry with temperatures expected to go as high as 48°C in some parts of the country, Express News reported on Saturday.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD),  highest temperatures will be experienced in Turbat and Sukkur ranging from 46-48°C whereas windstorm followed by rain and lightning is expected in Malakand, Hazara division, Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Kashmir and other areas.


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However, in Karachi, the heatwave is expected to persist with temperatures rising up to 38°C. According to PMD, the humidity will remain high while western and southwestern winds are expected to blow during daytime.

Temperature in Skardu is expected to be 25-27 °C, in Muzaffarabad 35-37 °C, in Quetta 34-36°C, in Peshawar 39-41°C, in Lahore 42-44°C while 37-39°C temperature is expected in Islamabad.