Karachi weather update: No rain today, clear and dry conditions expected

The metropolis to remain hot, humid over the next 24 hours with temperatures ranging from 36 to 38°C

KARACHI:

Karachi experienced a brief respite from its recent severe heatwave with a spell of rain on Thursday, but the city's Chief Meteorologist, Sardar Sarfaraz, has confirmed that there will be no significant rainfall today. While some areas might witness drizzle, the overall forecast is for dry conditions.

The heatwave had seen temperatures soar past 40°C, feeling like over 50°C, exacerbated by extensive power outages. Today, however, the city will see partly cloudy skies, with the typical cooling sea breeze still disrupted by a low air pressure system in the Arabian Sea.

On Friday, a shift in the weather system, driven by northeastern winds from Balochistan at 25 kilometres per hour, moved the rain-bearing system towards the sea, significantly reducing the chance of further rain in Karachi. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts that the city will remain hot and humid over the next 24 hours, with temperatures ranging between 36°C and 38°C and humidity at 70%.

Amidst the ongoing heat conditions, Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has taken proactive steps to mitigate the discomfort by instructing local power utilities to suspend load shedding between 10 pm and 6 am. This directive aims to ensure that companies like K-Electric, Hesco, and Sepco limit power outages and provide advance notice for any necessary disruptions.

Further addressing the energy crisis, Minister Shah announced initiatives to tackle electricity theft and affirmed the government's commitment to supporting the public through the challenging summer months.