Heat intensity likely to increase in Karachi from today: PMD

KARACHI: After experiencing cloudy conditions for the past few days, the port city will potentially experience a rise in temperatures from today (Monday), the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said.

According the PMD's forecast, the "heat intensity" in the metropolis is "likely to increase" while the weather may remain hot and humid for the next 24 hours.

The forecast added that sea winds in Karachi have stopped and the speed of winds blowing from the northwest is 18 kilometeres per hour.

Additionally, the Met Office stated that the minimum temperature was recorded at 30.4°C. 

Meanwhile, it predicted that the maximum temperature is likely to climb to 35°C to 37°C with humidity level in the air standing at 73%.

However, the PMD has predicted a chance for Karachiites to see drizzle or light rain in the city in the evening or during the night.

Despite the rise in temperatures, the meteorology department, on Sunday, had ruled out another heatwave in the megalopolis, and predicted a new monsoon spell that will affect Sindh, including its provincial capital from July 18 or 19.

Although the country's financial hub received some scattered downpour earlier this week, the residents haven't had much respite from the heat and have been left sweltering in recent days.