Heat and humidity to persist in Karachi for next three days

Other parts of Sindh to receive rain, bringing significant weather changes across various regions


News Desk July 16, 2024
An Edhi volunteer provides an elderly passerby relief from the heat near Merewether Tower in Karachi. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS

KARACHI:

Karachi is set to experience mainly hot and humid weather from today until July 18, with the possibility of isolated dust thunderstorms and rain on the outskirts that will persist for three days.

The maximum temperature is expected to range between 37°C and 39°C, with a minimum of 30.5°C. Morning humidity is currently at 73% and is likely to rise to 80% over the next two days. Similarly, evening humidity is expected to increase from 50-60% to 65% during the same period. The wind direction is anticipated to shift from northwesterly/westerly to southwesterly.

Meanwhile, monsoon currents are predicted to penetrate the rest of Sindh from today, bringing significant weather changes across various regions of the province.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), thunderstorms and rain with occasional heavy falls are expected in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, and Jamshoro districts from today until July 21, with occasional gaps.

Additionally, from July 17 to 20, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, T.M. Khan, T.A. Yar, and Mitiari districts will likely experience thunderstorms and rain with moderate to isolated heavy falls. These showers will occur intermittently.

Between July 18 and 20, thunderstorms and rain with moderate falls are anticipated in Dadu, Kambar Shahdadkot, Larkana, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze, and Shaheed Benazirabad districts.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with the latest weather forecasts.

 

 

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