PMD forecasts drizzle in Karachi, monsoon rains to hit Sindh

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast sporadic drizzle for Karachi's coastal areas today, providing a much-needed respite for residents enduring a recent heatwave.

The PMD anticipates monsoon rains entering eastern Sindh from tomorrow evening, likely bringing downpours to Umarkot, Tharparkar, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, and Jacobabad between July 6 and 7.

This weather forecast follows a severe heat spell in Karachi, which the Sindh Health Department confirmed has resulted in multiple fatalities.

Despite the forecasted drizzle, the city’s weather is expected to remain hot and humid over the next three days, with temperatures ranging between 34°C and 36°C.

Currently, a sea breeze with wind speeds of 12 to 14 kilometres per hour is blowing through the city, and the lowest temperature recorded in the last 24 hours was 30.5°C.

Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz earlier indicated that the city might see more significant rainfall after July 8.

The PMD also predicted "vigorous monsoon activity" in the upper and central regions of Pakistan due to strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.