Karachi, the bustling port city of Pakistan, is set to enjoy mostly dry weather over the next 24 hours, especially on the first day of Eid ul Fitr. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that while the city center will see clear skies and sunshine, the outskirts of Karachi may witness rain accompanied by thunder and lightning due to the influence of a westerly weather system currently affecting large parts of the country.
During the day, residents of Karachi can expect pleasant and dry conditions, with temperatures hovering between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius. The night will be cooler, with the minimum temperature dropping to around 18 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels remain relatively high at 86 percent, but calm winds will contribute to the overall comfortable weather. This comes after two consecutive days of rainfall, which helped lower the temperatures and brought some relief from the usual heat of the season.
Looking beyond Karachi, the Met Office has indicated that other areas in Sindh province, including Sukkur, Jacobabad, Larkana, Hyderabad, and the coastal belt, are also likely to experience rainfall on Eid day. These showers may be accompanied by lightning, posing a risk of electrical storms in these regions. The presence of the westerly system is expected to keep the skies over Karachi partly cloudy on the second and third days of Eid, suggesting a continuation of unsettled weather conditions.
Furthermore, the PMD has warned of another wave of westerly winds forecasted to sweep across the country between March 24 and 27. This system could bring additional rain to Karachi and other parts of Sindh, potentially extending the period of wet weather in the region. Such weather patterns are typical during this transitional period, as the country shifts from winter to summer, often resulting in sporadic showers and thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, in Punjab, the Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall for Friday across many districts. Cities such as Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Narowal are expected to see rain, with other areas including Jhelum, Hafizabad, Lahore, and Dera Ghazi Khan also likely to receive precipitation. Some locations in Punjab might even experience hail, adding to the intensity of the weather. Lahore recorded 8 millimeters of rain on Thursday, which helped reduce the daytime temperature to a maximum of 23 degrees Celsius.
As for Lahore’s Eid forecast, there may be light drizzle on Chand Raat (the night before Eid), but the first day of Eid itself is expected to remain dry. However, the skies are predicted to turn cloudy again on the second day of Eid, with a chance of rain returning. This pattern highlights the variable nature of weather during this time of year, requiring residents to stay prepared for sudden changes.
