Hot, dry weather likely in most parts of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Hot and dry weather is predicted for most parts of Pakistan including Islamabad and its surrounding areas for the next 12 hours.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the weather is expected to remain hot and dry in most parts of the country

Sunny weather will prevail in Lahore and met officials said maximum temperature in the city will reach 37°C and minimum was 21°C. 

Punjab’s southern districts may experience dusty winds in the afternoon, while other areas remain dry.

Sindh will continue to face intense heat. Karachi is sweltering under a severe heatwave, with hot winds from Balochistan replacing the usual sea breezes. The maximum temperature recorded was 40.4 degrees Celsius.

According to the Met department, this unusual heatwave is expected to persist until Wednesday, with temperatures potentially exceeding 41 degrees Celsius – a rise of four to six degrees in maximum temperature. Sea breezes are likely to remain interrupted during the day but may resume in the evening.

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Meanwhile, several districts in rural Sindh continue to face intense heat, with Jacobabad recording 43 degrees Celsius and Shaheed Benazirabad hitting 42 degrees Celsius.

In Balochistan, strong winds are expected across several districts.

Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, and Shangla may receive rainfall.

Thunderstorms with rain are also forecast for Batagram, Buner, Mohmand, Khyber, and Kurram.

Isolated spots in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir may see gusty winds and thunderstorms.