Hot and humid weather persists across most parts of Pakistan, with daytime temperatures expected to surpass the 40 degrees Celsius mark today and throughout the next week, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Karachi Weather: Highs of 41°C
The Met Office predicted that the maximum temperature in Karachi would reach 41 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 29 degrees Celsius. A breeze was blowing at a speed of nine kilometers per hour, and the humidity level stood at 39 percent.
Lahore to Face 40°C Heat
In Lahore, the Met Office forecast hot and humid weather for the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature is expected to rise to 40 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 32 degrees Celsius. Winds in the city were blowing at eight kilometers per hour, and humidity was recorded at 63 percent.
Meanwhile, in other cities, the maximum temperature is expected to touch 36 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, with humidity at 72 percent and westerly winds at 20 kilometers per hour.
Rain Expected in Northern Regions
The Met Office predicted rainfall at a few places in Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The PMD had earlier forecast the onset of the monsoon season from July 1, with the first spell of rain expected to affect northeastern Punjab, Kashmir, and parts of northern Pakistan.
Monsoon Onset from July 1
PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazir stated that the monsoon is likely to enter the country through northeastern Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, bringing rainfall to northern regions and adjoining areas from the beginning of July. He added that there is currently no indication of the monsoon reaching Sindh, and no rainfall is expected in the province until at least July 5.
Below-Normal Rain for Sindh
Commenting on Karachi’s weather, Nazir said a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal could eventually bring rain to Karachi and other parts of Sindh. However, he noted that the province, including Karachi, is expected to receive below-normal rainfall during the current monsoon season. He also mentioned that neighbouring India recorded 43 percent below-average rainfall in June, a trend that could influence regional weather patterns.
