The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted partly cloudy and humid weather for Karachi over the next 24 hours, with a possibility of light drizzle in some areas.
The maximum temperature is anticipated to range between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while today’s minimum temperature was recorded at 29°C. Humidity levels in the air stand at 79%, and sea breezes are blowing at a speed of 11 kilometers per hour.
Upcoming Monsoon System and National Forecast
A new monsoon system is expected to affect Sindh around July 5 or 6, potentially bringing more significant rainfall, the PMD spokesperson warned last week.
Although Karachi residents have welcomed the much-needed showers after days of scorching heat, the recent rains as part of the ongoing monsoon spell have unfortunately resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries in the port city.
Meanwhile, rain-wind coupled with thundershowers is expected at isolated places in Kashmir, north-east Punjab, the Potohar region, Islamabad, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the next 12 hours, Radio Pakistan reported. However, isolated downpours are likely in many areas during morning hours. Hot and humid weather is expected in other parts of the country.
Temperatures recorded this morning in major cities are: Islamabad, Peshawar, and Gilgit 27 °C; Lahore 28°C; Karachi 30°C; Quetta 25°C; Murree 17°C; and Muzaffarabad 23°C.
First Monsoon Spell Rainfall Data for Karachi
The first spell of monsoon rains in Karachi, from June 27 to 30, brought varying amounts of precipitation across the city, with Surjani Town recording the highest rainfall, according to the meteorological department.
Surjani Town received the most rain, with 78 millimeters, while Saddar experienced the lowest at just 5mm.
Other areas that received significant rainfall include Saadi Town (58mm), Gulshan-e-Hadeed (56mm), Sharea Faisal and North Karachi (45.6 mm), Gulshan-e-Maymar (42.8mm), University Road (39.4mm), Jinnah Terminal (37mm), Orangi Town (35mm), DHA (34.3mm), Nazimabad (31.9mm), Met Office Complex (29.7mm), Keamari (28mm), Korangi (27.7mm), Masroor Base (17mm), Bahria Town (16.5mm), and Gadap (8.4mm).
