Karachi is likely to experience partly cloudy weather with light drizzle over the next three days, particularly during morning and night hours, as per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The city has already seen cloudy conditions due to low-level clouds moving in from the sea, leading to a slight drop in temperature. Light drizzle has been reported in several areas, including Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Sohrab Goth, Scheme 33, Federal B Area, Liaquatabad, University Road, Stadium Road, and PECHS.
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A sea breeze has also returned, with wind speeds ranging between 20 to 30 km/h. Last night, areas such as Garden, Nazimabad, Karimabad, and Sohrab Goth also received light rain.
Daytime temperatures in Karachi are expected to remain between 33°C and 35°C in the coming days. Meanwhile, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Badin, and Tando Allahyar may receive light rainfall, while the rest of Sindh will continue to experience hot and dry weather.
Rain and Dust Storms Expected in Punjab
The PMD has reported that a weather system has entered Pakistan, bringing chances of dust storms, strong winds, and rain in Lahore and other parts of Punjab from today until June 23. This system is expected to reduce the intensity of the ongoing heatwave.
In Lahore, the minimum temperature today is forecast at 31°C, with a high of 38°C. Dusty winds are likely, though rainfall chances remain low.
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has stated that pre-monsoon showers will begin this evening and continue until June 23. Affected areas include Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujarat, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Sargodha, and Mianwali. Southern Punjab regions such as Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar are expected to receive rain between June 21 and June 23.
PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia confirmed that district authorities have been put on high alert following the Punjab Chief Minister’s directives. The anticipated rains are expected to bring relief from the heatwave, and alerts have been issued to health, irrigation, local government, and livestock departments.
The PDMA has advised citizens to take precautions during adverse weather, including staying indoors during storms, avoiding unnecessary travel, and seeking shelter during lightning. In case of emergencies, the public can contact the PDMA helpline at 1129.
