Karachi Weather Update: Normal Temperatures Expected for the Next 10 Days

  • Karachi’s temperature to remain normal for next 10 days.
  • City might experience heatwave at end of April:
  • Feel-like temperature to be 39°C-41°C due to high humidity.

KARACHI: Residents of Karachi should anticipate a temperature increase, with a heatwave potentially arriving later in the month.

Weather expert Jawad Memon has indicated that a shift in wind direction will likely cause temperatures to range from 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. High humidity may make it feel like 39°C to 41°C.

However, the weather is expected to become more pleasant in the evening as sea breezes develop.

PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazir mentioned that Karachi’s weather is expected to stay normal for the coming 10 days, with a possible heat wave at April’s end.

The Met Office official noted that Sindh faces moderate drought in several areas. They regretted the lack of open soil in Karachi, which prevents rainwater from being absorbed into the ground. Instead, it flows directly into the sea due to the prevalence of concrete surfaces.

Nazir advocated for the use of rain harvesting methods in Karachi. She suggested constructing water wells in areas with undeveloped land to help raise groundwater levels.

Regarding potential rainfall, the spokesperson noted that international weather apps predict considerable rainfall in Pakistan. A more accurate forecast for the monsoon season will be available by the end of May or early June.

The official noted a significant decrease in average rainfall during the winter (61%) and a reduction in snowfall (50%). They also cautioned that heatwaves are anticipated across the country from April 14 to April 19, with temperatures in Sindh potentially reaching 46°C to 48°C.

Temperatures are projected to stay higher than usual from April to June, leading to sustained heatwave-like conditions in South Punjab and parts of Sindh.

Nazir also stated that while the country will experience average rainfall during this period — accounting for 19% of the country’s water storage — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to have below-normal rainfall.

This weather forecast follows an earlier warning from the PMD about a heatwave that could raise temperatures by 4°C-6°C in central Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir.

The Met Office cautioned that extreme heat might also cause dust and windstorms, which could damage vulnerable infrastructure such as electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels.

The public, particularly children, women, and senior citizens, should avoid direct sun exposure and stay hydrated.

Farmers should carefully manage their crop activities, especially wheat harvesting, and ensure livestock safety.

Increased temperatures in northern regions may accelerate snowmelt, increasing the risk of flooding.