The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms across parts of Karachi on Monday, June 16, 2025, providing relief from days of intense heat. The city will see humid, partly cloudy conditions over the next 24 hours, with temperatures reaching 36–38°C and humidity at 73%, per PMD.
The PMD reported a minimum temperature of 30°C in the last 24 hours, with warm northwesterly winds at 3 km/h. While the next day remains hot and humid, isolated light to moderate showers are expected to cool the port city. The forecast follows a pre-monsoon system that has been affecting eastern Sindh since June 14, offering respite after a heatwave that saw temperatures hit 49°C in Turbat and Pasni on June 14.
Regional Weather Patterns
A westerly wave impacting Pakistan’s upper and central regions will persist through Monday, bringing partly cloudy skies with dust storms, rain, and thunderstorms to isolated areas in North-East and South Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, South-East Sindh, North-East Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, per Dawn. Recent rainfall was recorded in Gujrat, Mangla, Sialkot, Islamabad, Murree, and other cities, signalling the pre-monsoon’s spread.
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Karachi’s air quality remains concerning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 112 and PM2.5 levels eight times above World Health Organisation guidelines. Residents hope rain will improve air quality “Finally, some relief!” However, isolated showers may limit impact. The PMD advises monitoring updates for health and safety planning.
Karachi’s anticipated rain offers a break from oppressive heat and poor air quality, but its isolated nature may not fully alleviate conditions. Accurate forecasts are vital for residents facing heatwave challenges.
