- The Pakistan Meteorological Department has projected hot and highly humid weather conditions.
- Monsoon currents originating from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal .
- The Meteorological Office predicts increased monsoon rains intermittently from August 23 to August 27.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast indicating hot and very humid conditions prevailing in numerous districts of central and upper Sindh, including the provincial capital, Karachi. While the financial hub grapples with intense humidity, slight chances of rain are predicted for coastal areas and some other regions within the next 24 hours.
Today’s weather in Karachi showcases a minimum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius, with the maximum temperature anticipated to reach 33 degrees Celsius. A southwest wind is projected to blow at a speed of 34 km/h.
The air quality index for Karachi was measured at 59, indicating unhealthy conditions for individuals with sensitivities. Those experiencing symptoms like difficulty in breathing or throat irritation are advised to limit outdoor exposure.
Monsoon currents originating from both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are making their way into the upper parts of Pakistan. Additionally, a potent westerly wave is expected to enter the upper regions. Meanwhile, weak moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are infiltrating the central and upper areas of the country.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has provided an extended forecast, predicting augmented monsoon rains intermittently from August 23 to August 27. This anticipated weather pattern has led to certain warnings and advisories.
The Meteorological Office has cautioned about the likelihood of moderate to heavy rains causing urban flooding in low-lying sections of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Lahore between the 23rd and 26th of August. Furthermore, the wet spell could trigger landslides in vulnerable regions such as Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
During the period spanning August 23 to August 27, a combination of rain and wind-thundershowers, including several moderate to heavy downpours, are anticipated in various locations. These locations include Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, and Sheikhupura.