Residents of Karachi are likely to experience humid weather along with light drizzle during the morning and night over the next 24 hours, according to the latest forecast issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The weather department said partly cloudy conditions will prevail across the city, while sea breezes are expected to provide some relief from the summer heat.
Light Drizzle Expected in Parts of Karachi
According to the PMD, light drizzle may occur at isolated locations during the early morning and nighttime hours.
The city’s maximum temperature is expected to range between 34°C and 36°C, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 29°C.
Humidity was measured at 78%, indicating that residents are likely to continue experiencing muggy conditions despite the possibility of light rainfall.
Sea breezes were blowing at a speed of 15 kilometres per hour, helping moderate temperatures along the coastal areas.
Hot Weather Continues in Peshawar
While Karachi is expected to remain relatively moderate due to coastal winds, much hotter conditions are forecast for Peshawar.
The PMD said the city is expected to record a maximum temperature of 41°C, with clear skies prevailing throughout the day.
The minimum temperature in Peshawar was recorded at 26°C, while humidity stood at 43%.
Rain Forecast for Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The weather department has also predicted rainfall in most upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the next 24 hours.
However, the province’s plain areas are expected to remain hot, with temperatures staying above seasonal averages.
The forecast reflects the varying weather patterns currently affecting different regions of Pakistan, with northern areas more likely to receive rain while southern regions continue to experience warm and humid conditions.
Rain and Snowfall Expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as PDMA Issues Weather Alert
PMD Expects Warmer-than-Normal Conditions
The latest city forecast comes as the PMD has projected above-normal average temperatures across Pakistan during the current month.
According to the department’s monthly outlook, the likelihood of higher-than-normal temperatures is particularly strong across southern parts of the country, including:
- Eastern Balochistan
- Western Sindh
- Central Punjab
Meteorologists have warned that these conditions could increase the risk of prolonged heatwaves and sudden spikes in temperature, especially in the plains of Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan.
Rainfall in Sindh Remained Well Below Average
PMD data for May showed that Sindh received only 0.3 millimetres of rainfall, significantly lower than its long-term average of 3.1 millimetres recorded between 1991 and 2020.
This represents a rainfall deficit of approximately 91.3%.
During the same period, the province’s average temperature reached 35.2°C, around 1°C above the historical normal, highlighting the unusually warm conditions experienced across the region.
June Outlook and Flood Risk
For June, the PMD expects near-normal to slightly below-normal rainfall across much of Pakistan.
In Sindh and other southern regions, rainfall is expected to remain close to average overall, although weather officials caution that precipitation may vary considerably from one area to another.
Despite the forecast for below-normal rainfall, the department has warned that isolated heavy downpours remain possible. Such intense but short-lived rainfall events could trigger localized urban flooding, particularly in low-lying neighbourhoods and areas with inadequate drainage systems.
The PMD has advised citizens to remain informed through official weather updates, especially during periods of changing weather conditions, as localized rain and strong winds may develop even when overall rainfall remains below seasonal averages.
