Country in grip of hot, humid weather ahead of monsoon season

Hot and humid weather persists in most parts of the country as daytime temperatures in several cities are expected to surpass the 40 degrees Celsius mark today and during the next week, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

Hot, humid weather in Islamabad 

It was hot and humid in Islamabad on Sunday morning.

The Met Office predicted that the maximum temperature would go up to 41 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, while it remained 29 degrees Celsius on the minimum side.

Breeze was blowing at the speed of nine kilometers per hour, while the level of humidity in the air was recorded at 39 per cent.

Hot, humid weather predicted for Lahore

The Met Office predicted hot and humid weather for Lahore during the next 24 hours.

The maximum temperature in the city of gardens was expected to rise to 40 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 32 degrees Celsius.

Breeze was blowing in the city at the speed of eight kilometers per hour, while the level of moisture in the air was recorded at 63 per cent.

Windy weather forecast for Karachi

The weather in Karachi was hot, partly cloudy and windy.

The maximum temperature in the city was expected to touch the 36 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.

The level of moisture in the air was recorded at 72 per cent, while winds were blowing from the west at the speed of 20 kilometers per hour.

Showers predicted for northern areas

Meanwhile, the Met Office predicted rainfall at a few places in Kashmir, upper KP and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday had forecast the onset of the monsoon season from July 1, with the first spell of rain expected to affect northeastern Punjab, Kashmir, and parts of northern Pakistan.

PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazir said the monsoon is likely to enter the country through northeastern Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, bringing rainfall to northern regions and adjoining areas from the beginning of July.

He said there is currently no indication of the monsoon reaching Sindh, adding that no rainfall is expected in the province until at least July 5.

Commenting on Karachi's weather, the spokesperson said a low-pressure developing over the Bay of Bengal could eventually bring rain to Karachi and other parts of Sindh.

However, he noted that the province, including Karachi, is expected to receive below-normal rainfall during the current monsoon season.

Anjum Nazir also said that neighbouring India recorded 43 percent below-average rainfall in June, a trend that could influence weather patterns across the region.

Reporters: Hashir Warraich, Faran Yamin and Aqsa Sheikh