A hot and dry weather prevailed in most parts of the country on Friday, particularly very hot in the plains of Punjab and Sindh, where the temperatures hovered between 40 and 50°Celsius.
The country has been in the grip of a scorching heatwave since last week. However, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast a change in weather pattern during the coming few days that could subside the heatwave.
According to the PMD, the highest temperature on Friday was recorded in Jacobabad in Sindh at 50.5°Celsius and in Sibbi in Balochistan at 47°C. Cities in Punjab reported temperature exceeding 40°C. the humidity level were also very low.
In Karachi, however, temperature rose to 39.1°C with up to 70% humidity. The metropolis is currently under the influence of cyclonic circulation from Indian state of Gujarat. In other parts of Sindh, the weather remained hot and dry.
The PMD said that a fresh system of westerly winds was likely to enter the upper parts of Pakistan from Friday, bringing rain accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms, which would continue intermittently until June 16.
The rain is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, and Sargodha. The forecast further extends to central Punjab, where cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh may experience scattered rainfall over the next few days.
In upper Sindh, all districts are expected to receive thunderstorm-related rainfall, bringing much-needed relief from the extreme temperatures that have gripped the region, the PMD said, advising citizens to take necessary precautions in areas prone to urban flooding or strong winds.
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