KARACHI: Karachi is set to experience another spell of hot and dry weather, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 38°C today, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
According to the department’s latest figures, the minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 25.7°C. The current temperature stands at 27°C, while the relative humidity is recorded at 60%.
How Long Will the Heatwave Continue?
Chief Meteorologist Anjum Nazir Zaigham has issued a forecast regarding Karachi’s prevailing weather conditions, the ongoing heatwave and the expected arrival of cooler weather.
He said October is generally the second-hottest month of the year in Karachi. The current spell of intense heat is expected to persist for another eight to nine days, during which temperatures could rise to as high as 40°C.
When Will Winter Begin in Karachi?
According to the chief meteorologist, nighttime temperatures have already started to decline gradually, signalling a change in weather conditions.
He said winter typically begins in Karachi around mid-December, while the first 10 days of January are generally among the coldest days of the year in the city.
