The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather update with a heatwave alert for Karachi, Hyderabad, and most parts of Sindh for Thursday and Friday. High temperatures are expected to persist, with gusty and dust-raising winds predicted during the afternoon.
Weather Conditions and Forecast
Continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan, and a shallow westerly wave remains over the upper regions of the country. Under these conditions, heatwaves will likely continue in Karachi, Hyderabad, and most districts of Sindh over the next two days.
The gusty and dust-raising winds in the afternoon may provide some relief from the intense heat.
- Karachi:
- Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 37-39°C on Thursday and 36-38°C on Friday.
- Hyderabad:
- Maximum temperatures are forecasted to range between 45-47°C on Thursday and 44-46°C on Friday.
Weather Summary for the Last 24 Hours
Heatwaves prevailed in Karachi, Hyderabad, and most parts of Sindh.
- Jacobabad and Dadu recorded the highest temperatures at 51°C.
- Khairpur, Larkana, and Mohenjo-Daro: Maximum temperature of 50°C.
- Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Rohri: Maximum temperature of 49°C.
- Padidan and Hyderabad: Maximum temperature of 48°C.
- Karachi: Maximum temperature of 42°C, with evening relative humidity at 54%.
- Hyderabad: Maximum temperature of 48°C, with evening relative humidity at 37%.
Residents are advised to take the necessary precautions to stay hydrated and avoid direct exposure to the sun during peak hours.
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