Karachi weather expected to become hotter from today

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday said that the weather in Karachi is expected to become hotter from today. 

According to the Met Office, the intensity of heat is likely to last in several areas of Sindh till April 10 — which is expected to be the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Moreover, the mercury is expected to hover between 35°C to 37°C, said the Met department. 

Earlier in the morning, Karachi's weather became foggy as the humidity in the air increased due to sea breeze. 

The humidity in the air was more than 80% while the visibility in the airport area was till 5 kilometres, said the PMD. Currently, the weather is sunny with 36°C and 33% humidity. 

Weather analyst Jawad Memon said that the intensity of heat is increasing in several areas of Sindh, adding that the weather will remain hot till April 12 in the province. 

Memon said that the weather in Karachi on Eid will hover between 37°C to 38°C, however, the the intensity of heat will likely decrease after April 12. 

"From April 13 or 14, there will be rain in most parts of the country due to westerly winds. Moreover, Karachi is also expected to receive light to moderate rain from April 14," he added. 

The weather analyst said that more than usual rains may happen in the country in April. He added that there might be more rain by April 22 or 23 due to westerly system. 

He added that there is a possibility of rain in Karachi till April 22 or 23.