The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall in several regions of the country.
According to the Met Office, most parts of Pakistan are expected to experience hot and dry weather. In Peshawar and most plain districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, weather conditions are likely to remain hot and dry throughout the day. The PMD has also forecast rain in Islamabad this evening, with the possibility of heavy downpours in several parts of the federal capital.
The temperature in Peshawar may rise to 39°C, while humidity has been recorded at 48 per cent.
Weather conditions are expected to be relatively more pleasant in the upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with light rainfall forecast at isolated locations in Swat, Chitral, and Dir.
The Met Office warned that intense heat is likely to persist in the plains and advised citizens to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight and follow precautionary measures.
Rain is also expected at a few places in the Pothohar Region, Kashmir and Punjab.
Earlier, the PMD issued a weather forecast for Karachi. According to the forecast, the weather in Karachi will remain hot and humid from Friday to Sunday, May 29 to 31, 2026.
The PMD has said that people in Karachi should prepare for uncomfortable weather. High temperatures and humidity will continue throughout the weekend.
Karachi weather
On Friday, Karachi faced hot and humid conditions with some windy times. The maximum temperature was between 36°C and 38°C.
The minimum temperature stayed near 30°C. Humidity in the morning was around 75 per cent, according to the reports.
In the evening, it was between 60 and 70 per cent. Winds blew from the west and southwest.
Sindh weather update
The PMD also warned about a severe heatwave in Upper Sindh. Temperatures in areas like Sukkur, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Larkana, and nearby districts may reach 47°C to 50°C.
In other districts like Tharparkar, Badin, Hyderabad, and Matiari, temperatures may rise between 44°C and 47°C. The PMD said this weather can be dangerous for vulnerable people.
Karachi will not face the extreme heat seen in interior Sindh because of its coastal location. However, the city will still have hot and humid conditions.
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