Karachi, Hyderabad, and much of Sindh continued to face hot and dry weather on Friday night, with experts warning that the heat is expected to intensify during Eid-ul-Azha and persist through the coming week.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a dry continental air mass is dominating most parts of the country, accompanied by high atmospheric pressure, which is expected to remain in place over the next four to five days.
This weather pattern is likely to cause ongoing heatwave conditions in Karachi, Hyderabad, and other areas of Sindh from June 7 to 12.
During this time, daytime temperatures in upper and central Sindh may climb 4°C to 6°C above average.
Forecast for major cities:
Karachi: Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 37°C and 39°C on Saturday and Sunday, and 38°C to 40°C on Monday.
Hyderabad: The city may experience highs between 42°C and 44°C on Saturday and Sunday, rising to 43°C to 45°C on Monday.
Over the last 24 hours, much of Sindh remained under the grip of intense heat. Dadu emerged as the hottest location, recording a maximum of 47°C, while Nawabshah reached 46°C.
In Karachi, Friday’s high was 36°C, with evening humidity at 59%, while Hyderabad recorded a peak temperature of 42°C, with evening humidity standing at 37%.