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Karachi weather: PMD predicts hot & dry weather in the next 24 hours

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KARACHI: The Paki­stan Meteorological Depart­ment (PMD) has predicted dry weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours, however, citizens are set to experience warmer days ahead as compared to the previous week.

Today, Karachi experienced mainly partly cloudy yet dry weather, with temperatures ranging from 33°C to 26°C. The humidity in the city varies from 60 to 75% and the air moves in the northwest direction at the speed of 13 km/h.

According to the Met Office, a significant rise in temperature is expected as a result of increased atmospheric pressure starting from April 13.

Beginning Monday, southern regions of the country will experience intense heat, the Met Office stated.

Temperatures in Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan are expected to rise by 6 to 8 degrees Celsius above normal, while northern areas may see an increase of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius.

The current heatwave is likely to persist from April 13 to April 18, according to the forecast.

The Met Office has also cautioned that strong winds and dust storms may accompany the heatwave.

Karachi Today’s Weather 

28°C
Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 13 km/h
Staff Reporter

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