KARACHI – More rains and isolated hailstorms are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad and parts of Sindh on Friday evening/night and Saturday, says the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
As per the synoptic situation, a strong westerly wave is affecting most parts of Pakistan which will likely persist in upper parts till Sunday (March 03).
Under the influence of this weather system, rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Thatta, Badin, Jamshoro, Noushero Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, Khairpur, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Mohenjo-Dharo and Larkana on Friday evening/night and Saturday. Isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are also likely in lower Sindh during the period. Heavy falls may generate urban flooding and wind/thunderstorms may damage loose structures like electric poles and solar panels.
Karachi’s minimum temperatures will likely remain between 16-18 degrees Celsius on Saturday and 15-17 C on Sunday.
Hyderabad’s minimum temperatures will likely remain between 15-17 C on Saturday and 14-16 C on Sunday.
Meanwhile, dry weather prevailed in most districts of Sindh during the last 24 hours. However, some areas received scattered rains.
Rainfall (mm): Jacobabad 12, Larkana 03
Mohenjo-Daro remained the coldest place in the province where the temperature dropped to 12 C. Relative humidity during the morning was recorded at 84 per cent.
In Karachi, minimum temperature was recorded at 18 C. Relative humidity during the morning was recorded at 65 per cent.
In Hyderabad, minimum temperature was recorded at 18 C. Relative humidity during the morning was recorded at 67 per cent.