Karachi is expected to experience humid weather with partly cloudy skies over the next 24 hours, with light drizzle likely in some areas during the morning and night, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Saturday. Temperatures in the city are forecast to reach a high of 34°C to 36°C, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 29°C. Humidity levels remain elevated at 78%, accompanied by sea breezes blowing at 15 kilometers per hour.
Meanwhile, Peshawar is experiencing clear skies with temperatures predicted to climb up to 41°C. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, most upper districts are expected to receive rainfall within the next day, although hot weather will continue across the province’s plains. The minimum temperature in Peshawar was noted at 26°C, with humidity at 43%.
These forecasts come amid a month where the PMD anticipates above-average temperatures nationwide. The likelihood of warmer-than-usual conditions is especially pronounced in southern regions, spanning eastern Balochistan, western Sindh, and central Punjab. Data from May indicates Sindh recorded only 0.3 millimeters of rainfall, which is 91.3% below the 1991–2020 average of 3.1 millimeters. The province’s mean temperature stood at 35.2°C, exceeding the norm by 1.0°C.
Looking ahead to June, the PMD expects rainfall to be near-normal to slightly below normal across the country. The probabilistic outlook highlights that southern regions, including much of Sindh, will mostly experience near-normal rainfall, though precipitation may vary significantly by location.
In its monthly outlook, the PMD warned that above-normal temperatures could raise the risk of heat spikes and prolonged heatwaves, particularly in the plains of Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan. Reduced rainfall could further exacerbate these heat conditions. Despite the overall below-normal rainfall forecast, isolated heavy downpours may still cause localized urban flooding in major cities, especially in areas with poor drainage and low-lying terrain.
