Mercury likely to drop in Karachi from today

Mercury is likely to go down in Karachi from today (Friday) after sea breezes bring some calm to Karachiites who experienced scorching hot weather recorded at a maximum of 38.2°C today, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted on Thursday.

The weather report issued by the PMD stated that humidity remained close to 30% in the day time while the temperature in the port city will start dropping from tomorrow.

However, the weather will remain hot and humid while 34°C to 36°C is expected to be recorded tomorrow.

In its daily forecast, the weatherman said: “Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. A shallow westerly wave is likely to enter western parts of Balochistan from tonight and likely to affect upper parts of the country on 3rd May.”

Mainly dry weather is expected over most parts of the country. However, gusty winds/windstorms are likely in Sindh and south Balochistan, it read.

The westerly wave will bring some rain-windstorms and thunderstorms to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), north Balochistan, Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Kashmir and Pothohar region. Gusty winds and windstorms are also predicted for south Punjab and upper Sindh during Friday evening and night.

The weather department recorded today’s highest maximum temperature in Mithi which was 42°C and 41°C in Sukkur, Jacobabad, Dadu and Lasbella.