Sindh is currently facing extreme heat, with a heatwave predicted in Karachi until Wednesday, where temperatures may exceed 40 degrees Celsius.

The Meteorological Department has issued an alert, indicating that much of the country will remain hot and dry today. However, some regions in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa may experience thunderstorms and rain.

In Karachi, the sun is expected to blaze today, with forecasts suggesting temperatures could reach 41 degrees Celsius, while the current reading stands at 31 degrees Celsius.

The heatwave is anticipated to persist until April 23, with a lack of sea breezes and warm winds from the northeast and west blowing at 3 kilometers per hour.

Experts warn that the weather will remain extremely hot and dry during the day, with nighttime temperatures also expected to stay high. Clear skies and intense sunlight are intensifying the heat, with humidity levels at 37 percent.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) report indicates that Karachi’s air quality is unhealthy due to changes in wind direction, ranking the city as the third most polluted in the world, with particulate matter levels recorded at 159.

Health officials and the Meteorological Department have strongly advised residents to limit outdoor activities, particularly to avoid direct sunlight, stay hydrated, and cover their heads when outside.

Notably, temperatures in the city reached 40 degrees yesterday, and the cessation of sea breezes has intensified the heat. The hottest areas included Mithi and Nawabshah, with temperatures soaring to 42 degrees Celsius, while Hyderabad and Dadu recorded 41 degrees Celsius, Sukkur 40 degrees Celsius, and Thatta 37 degrees Celsius.

In Punjab, the sun is also harsh, with Dera Ghazi Khan reaching 40 degrees Celsius, and Lahore and Multan experiencing 39 degrees Celsius. Faisalabad and Sargodha recorded temperatures up to 38 degrees Celsius. In Balochistan, the heatwave continues, with temperatures hitting 38 degrees Celsius in Sibi and Gwadar.

The Meteorological Department predicts that most districts in Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan will remain hot and dry at night.

Rain and Hail in Northern Regions

While Sindh endures the heat, upper regions are experiencing rain and snowfall. Islamabad and Rawalpindi have seen rain and hail accompanied by strong winds, with snowfall reported in Azad Kashmir and Ghizar.

Intermittent rain and hail continue in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, bringing cool breezes that enhance the pleasant weather in Haripur.

In Muzaffarabad, strong winds, rain, and hail have been reported, along with snowfall in the mountains, causing water levels in the Neelum and Jhelum Rivers to rise rapidly.

Gilgit-Baltistan has also seen persistent rain and snowfall, with Ghizar experiencing snow for the past four days and temperatures falling below freezing for the second day.

The Meteorological Department has forecast further rain and hail in Kashmir, and in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with severe weather predicted for upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Dry and Hot Conditions Expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to remain dry, with hot conditions in southern districts during the day. Rain is anticipated in the upper districts over the next 24 hours, with forecasts indicating possible rain in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, and Mansehra.

Rain fell yesterday in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, and Abbottabad, with Dir recording 24 mm, Kalam 22 mm, Timergara 13 mm, and Chitral 10 mm.

The minimum temperature in Peshawar was recorded at 19 degrees Celsius, with a maximum expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius.

The lowest temperatures were noted at 5 degrees Celsius in Kalam and Malam Jabba, while Dera Ismail Khan may see temperatures rise to 39 degrees Celsius.