Drop in temperature predicted for Karachi


Karachi sea breeze
Pakistani residents cool off at Clifton beach during a heat wave in Karachi on May 21, 2018. - Residents of Pakistan's largest city Karachi were urged to seek shelter Monday as the temperature hit 44 degrees Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit), sparking fears of widespread heatstroke during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan. The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned the sweltering heat would continue throughout the week, forecasting daytime temperatures of between 40-43 degrees. (Photo by RIZWAN TABASSUM / AFP) (Photo credit should read RIZWAN TABASSUM/AFP via Getty Images)

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a drop in temperature in Karachi starting today, with sea breeze expected to resume by evening.

In the next 24 hours, the city will remain hot, but relief is likely as winds pick up and the temperature is likely to fall in Karachi .

Meanwhile, hot and dry weather is expected in Islamabad and its surrounding areas.

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Balochistan will also see hot conditions across most districts.

In Murree, Galiyat, and nearby regions, partly cloudy skies are likely.

Dust storms may hit several parts of Sindh, the Met Office added.

Rain and strong winds are expected in Kohistan, Battagram, and Shangla, while thunderstorms with rain is also likely in Swat and Dir.

Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir may see light rain with thunder at a few places.

The NDMA has advised citizens to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions during the hot spell. Health experts have also advised people to avoid getting out in the sun unnecessarily, specially from 11am to 4pm.

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