Why did Karachi experience a thick fog blanket last night?

Karachi was enveloped in thick fog on Wednesday night, affecting various areas of the port city. However, the fog dissipated with the rise of the sun.

Weather experts attributed the fog to high humidity levels and stagnant winds, which allowed fog to form and considerably reduced visibility in the early hours.

As the sun emerged, the fog gradually cleared and normal visibility was restored.

As per reports, the fog reduced visibility to 2.5 to 3 kilometers, with the airport area being the most affected.

Karachi is bracing for intense heat after the Eidul Fitr celebration, where temperature is expected to soar to 41°C on the third day of the festivities, while the Pakistan Meteorologist Department (PMD) has warned of a series of scorching days.

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According to PMD, during next 24 hours a hot and dry weather condition is anticipated in Karachi, with the potential range of mercury is expected between 39°C and 41°C. 

It added that winds are blowing from north direction at speed of eight kilometer per hour, containing 53% of humidity. 

Notably, the PMD officials had warned that the country would witnessed dry and hot weather on Eid holidays, with above than normal.

They forecasted an increase of 2°C to 4°C in temperature.