Karachi and several parts of Sindh will continue to experience hot and dry weather through the weekend, with temperatures in the provincial capital expected to peak at 40°C, the Meteorological Department reported on Thursday.
With humidity levels in Karachi soaring to 87%, residents are facing increased discomfort as daytime temperatures are forecasted to stay between 38°C and 40°C on Friday, rising slightly by Saturday.
The latest weather advisory indicates that Sindh will see mostly dry conditions on Thursday, though gusty and dust-raising winds are expected in upper areas during the afternoon. Similar hot and dry conditions will persist on Friday across the province.
Other cities, including Hyderabad, Sukkur, Nawabshah, and Thatta, are also experiencing intense heat, with maximum temperatures ranging between 40°C and 43°C. Mithi, with 66% humidity, is set to reach up to 42°C.
A synoptic update issued Thursday morning revealed that a trough of a westerly wave is affecting western Pakistan and may impact the upper regions over the next 24 hours.
For Thursday, most of the country will remain dry, but isolated rain-wind or thunderstorms are expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and the Potohar region. Punjab and Sindh may also see gusty winds.
Friday’s forecast predicts similar conditions hot and dry weather in the plains, with scattered showers possible in northern areas.
Over the past 24 hours, light rain was recorded in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, with Cherat receiving 3mm, Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu 1mm, and traces of rain in Rawalpindi. Most other regions remained dry.
Authorities have urged residents to take precautions, avoid outdoor activities during peak hours, and stay hydrated as the heatwave persists.