Mercury to soar to 40°C next week, warns PMD

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in its latest weather forecast warned that temperature could reach 38°C to 40°C in Sindh next week.

With Eid ul Fitar on the horizon, the hot weather could spoil some fun for the Karachiites as well.

The mercury will rise in most places of the province during April 7 (Sunday) to April 9 (Tuesday), said PDM in its forecast.

Temperature in upper and central Sindh during the day may reach 38°C to 40°C, while temperature in lower parts of the province is likely to hover between 36°C to 38°C.

The weather is likely to remain hot and humid in Karachi, it said and warned that it would continue to rise till Wednesday, April 10 – the expected first day of Eid.

However, the mercury is expected to fall slightly till 36°C to 37°C. The weather will remain hot until the city witnesses rains.