Karachi's temperature set to rise tomorrow; expect partially cloudy and humid weather
People drink chilled sugarcane juice as temperature in the port city has increased extraordinarily in March this year. PHOTO: ONLINE
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted a rise in temperatures in Karachi starting tomorrow.
While the city is expected to remain partly cloudy, temperatures are likely to increase.
According to the Met Office, most areas of Sindh will experience hot and dry weather, although there may be isolated rainfall in the Jamshoro district today.
The minimum temperature recorded in Karachi was 26.5°C, with the maximum expected to range between 32°C and 34°C. The humidity level is currently at 77%, with winds blowing from the west at a speed of 18 km/h.
Meanwhile, isolated rains and gusty winds were experienced in the upper parts of Pakistan on Monday night and Tuesday (today).
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. A shallow westerly wave prevails over northern and western of the country.
Under the current weather conditions, scattered rains and gusty winds are expected in parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday night and Tuesday, with occasional breaks.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature is forecasted to be between 33-35°C on Tuesday, rising to 34-36°C on Wednesday. Similarly, Rawalpindi is expected to experience a maximum temperature of 33-35°C on Tuesday and 34-36°C on Wednesday.
During the past 24 hours, most parts of the country experienced hot and dry weather. Nokkundi recorded the highest temperature at 41°C, while Bhakkar and Sibbi both reached 40°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature reached 34°C, with evening humidity at 54%. Rawalpindi also recorded a maximum of 34°C, with evening humidity at 49%.