First spell of monsoon rains to hit Karachi from Monday

The port city is likely to receive the first spell of monsoon rains from July 8 (Monday), the Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) said on Saturday.

However, the Met office said that the weather in Karachi will remain hot and humid during the next 24 hours.

According to the weather department, the minimum temperature was recorded at 30.5°C today.

The maximum temperature is likely to fluctuate between 34°C to 36°C, it added.

The PMD said that the winds are blowing at a speed of 39 kilometres per hour. Currently, the level of humidity in the air is 73%.

Parts of Karachi are also expected to receive drizzle at night.

During the first spell of monsoon rains, light to moderate showers are likely in the metropolis, as per the advisory issued by PMD.

However, the hot weather in Karachi ended after the restoration of the sea breezes.