Hot, humid weather likely to persist in Karachi for next 3 days

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday forecast hot and humid weather for the port city for the next three days, as residents continue to swelter in scorching temperatures.

According to the Met Office, the temperature is expected to reach 39°C today (Sunday), exacerbating the already-sweltering conditions in the metropolis.

The PMD noted that while there is a chance of thunderstorms in parts of Sindh, including Tharparkar, Badin, and Umerkot districts, Karachi will not receive rain today.

'Heatwave expected to decrease from tomorrow'

However, Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz has said that the ongoing heatwave in the city is expected to decrease from tomorrow as a result of the restoration of sea breezes is likely to begin by tonight.

Meanwhile, weather analyst Jawad Memon said that the hot and humid weather has caused the air pressure in the Arabian Sea to be low but it is likely to end very soon.

He added that the sea breezes will soon bring about sea clouds.

"There is a possibility of drizzle in the night and morning in different areas in the coming days," Memon said.

The provincial capital of Sindh has been gripped by a severe heat spell in recent days, with temperatures soaring above 40°C and the "feels like" temperatures exceeding 50°C.

Residents experienced a brief respite from the intense heat with a short spell of rain, but the relief was short-lived as Karachiites are now bracing for continued hot and humid conditions.

Although there is no forecast for rain in the city today, experts suggest that monsoon rains are likely to commence next week.