PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in Karachi this week

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rain in Karachi this week.

Chief Meteorologist Karachi, Sardar Sarfaraz, stated that a low-pressure system currently situated south of India's Gujarat is influencing the weather. "Under this system, there is a likelihood of thunderstorms and rain in Karachi between June 26 and July 1," Sarfaraz said.

According to the Meteorological Department, besides Karachi, areas including Mithi, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Tando Allahyar, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Naushahro Feroze, Khairpur, and Dadu are also expected to experience strong winds, dust storms, and thunderstorms.

Also read: Karachi braces for scorching heat as temperatures set to hit 40°C

Earlier in the day, the met office forecasted temperatures between 38°C and 40°C and humidity levels around 76% in Karachi for today. The minimum temperature may drop to 30.5°C.

Yesterday, the city experienced a "feels like" temperature of 51°C at around 2 pm.

Sardar Sarfaraz told a local news channel that Karachi will remain under intense heat for the next three days due to the interruption of sea breezes, increasing the heat's severity.