From Zeeshan Mirza
KARACHI: The weather in Karachi is expected to remain extremely hot today (Friday), media reported, quoting the Meteorological Department.
Karachi continues to bear high mercury. The PMD in its latest forecast said the maximum temperature may reach up to 41°C, while the current temperature has been recorded at 32°C in Karachi.
Winds are blowing at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour, and the humidity level in the air is reported to be 62 percent, the department added.
Meanwhile, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has issued an urgent advisory warning of multiple active weather systems set to impact various regions of the country over the next 24 hours.
It says Islamabad and Rawalpindi are at particular risk as two weather systems are expected to merge, potentially bringing strong winds and intense rainfall tonight. Severe weather conditions have also been forecast for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, North and South Eastern Punjab, including hailstorms, windstorms, and heavy rain.
In Southern Punjab, particularly Rohi and Rahim Yar Khan, a slow-moving system is likely to bring moderate but prolonged rainfall.
Areas from Peshawar to Parachinar may experience thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and heavy downpours. Rain and storm activity is also expected in Muzaffarabad and the Neelum Valley.
Authorities have advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in hilly and flood-prone areas. Residents are urged to secure weak structures, trees, power lines, and solar panels. Motorists are advised to park vehicles in safe, covered locations.
