Karachi Weather Forecast PMD: Cloudy Skies, Drizzle Expected Over Next 24 Hours

Karachi – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – The latest Karachi weather forecast PMD shared on Monday points to cloudy and humid conditions over the next 24 hours. Light drizzle is likely during the morning and evening hours in parts of the city.

Residents can expect the mercury to hover between 33°C and 35°C. The night-time low settled at 28°C, keeping the air warm even after sunset.

Humidity remains high, with the Met Office recording it at 78 percent. A steady sea breeze, moving at around 15 kilometres per hour, is offering some relief from the heat.

While Karachi deals with sticky, cloudy weather this week, the bigger picture for August looks quite different. The Pakistan Meteorological Department expects below-normal rainfall across most of the country this month.

This outlook was released on July 31, built on data from ten trusted global weather models. Experts say the numbers point clearly toward a drier-than-usual month nationwide.

Why Rainfall Is Expected to Drop

Two major climate patterns are behind this shift. The El Nino Southern Oscillation is currently in its positive phase and is expected to stay that way through August.

At the same time, the Indian Ocean Dipole has also turned positive. When both patterns align like this, they typically reduce rainfall over South Asia, including Pakistan.

Some regions are expected to see the sharpest drop in rain. Northeastern and central Punjab are likely to be hit hardest, along with nearby parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir.

Southeastern Sindh is also on the list of areas facing a bigger rainfall shortage this month.

There is some good news, though. Gilgit-Baltistan may see near-normal rainfall, unlike much of the rest of the country.

Warmer Temperatures Nationwide

Along with less rain, Pakistan should also brace for warmer-than-usual temperatures this August. The Met Office says this trend will be felt almost everywhere.

The biggest jump in temperature is expected over eastern Gilgit-Baltistan and central to northeastern Punjab. Nearby areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northern Balochistan will likely feel it too.

For Karachi residents, this week brings sticky, overcast days with a small chance of rain in the morning and evening. Keep a light umbrella handy, just in case.

For the rest of the country, August looks set to be hotter and drier than normal. Farmers, city planners, and everyday citizens may want to plan accordingly, especially in the regions expected to see the steepest rainfall drop.

The PMD will likely continue issuing updates as the month progresses, so it’s worth checking back for any changes to this outlook.