Weather update: Karachi temperature to move up starting today

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In this file photo, a volunteer showers a woman with water during a heatwave in Karachi. — AFP
In this file photo, a volunteer showers a woman with water during a heatwave in Karachi. — AFP

  • Temperature today is likely to remain between 35˚C and 37˚C in Karachi. 
  • "There has been an increase in air pressure near western Balochistan," says chief meteorologist.
  • "The temperature will intensify due to changes in direction of wind," he adds.


The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the temperature in the metropolis to move up starting today.

According to chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz, the temperature today is likely to remain between 35˚C and 37˚C, while tomorrow, it is expected to stay between 36˚C and 38˚C and the temperature is likely to hover between 35˚C and 37˚C.

The chief meteorologist said that there has been an increase in the air pressure near western Balochistan. "The temperature will intensify due to changes in the direction of the wind," he added. 

Sarfaraz also said that winds from the west will blow for most of the day.