Mainly hot and dry weather expected in Punjab, Sindh
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 28, 2019
KARACHI: Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country while very hot in south Punjab and Sindh.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country.
Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country while very hot in south Punjab and Sindh. However, rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds is expected at few places in Gilgit-Baltistan.
In the past 24 hours, the weather remained hot and dry in most parts of the country as rain with thunderstorm occurred at isolated places in Malakand division.
Earlier, on April 28, the Pakistan Meteorological Department had cautioned that a heat wave is likely to grip the Karachi city during May 1st–3rd.
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Heat Wave Early Warning Centre of the PMD has informed the city authorities and the public that during the three days’ span maximum temperature in day would range between 40-42 Celsius. Winds flow will be from North/Northwest during day-times, the met office said.
The low pressure in the Arabian Sea hampers routine sea breeze to the city during the heat wave and hot and dry winds could blow from north and northwest, the heat wave warning centre said.