Karachi is facing intense heat today. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Karachi’s temperature is expected to reach 39°C. Due to high humidity, it could feel like 49°C.
The MET office said the heat and humidity will continue over the next 24 hours. Humidity is at 67%, and winds are blowing from the west at 16 kilometers per hour. Officials have advised people to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight during peak hours due to the heatwave-like conditions.
Meanwhile, most parts of the country will likely remain hot and dry over the next twelve hours. The MET office expects rain, windstorms, or thunderstorms to hit Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, the Potohar region, and North/Southeast Balochistan by evening or night. The forecast also includes chances of isolated heavy rainfall or hailstorms.
Major cities reported the following temperatures this morning:
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Islamabad: 22°C
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Lahore: 27°C
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Karachi: 31°C
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Peshawar: 25°C
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Quetta: 19°C
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Gilgit: 16°C
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Murree: 13°C
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Muzaffarabad: 20°C
In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, dry weather is expected in Srinagar, Leh, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, and Baramula. Jammu is likely to stay hot and dry as well.
Morning temperatures recorded in these areas are:
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Srinagar: 14°C
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Pulwama: 14°C
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Jammu: 26°C
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Leh: 3°C
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Anantnag: 15°C
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Shopian: 13°C
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Baramula: 19°C
Authorities continue to warn residents to take precautions as the heatwave affects multiple areas.
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