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The Met Department predicts a mild and breezy Ramadan.

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The Met Department has announced its weather forecast for the next holy month of Ramadan, which calls for cool and comfortable temperatures nationwide during the first ashra of the month.

The agency states that there’s a chance the moon may form on March 10, which would mark the start of Ramadan.

The prospect of seeing the moon on March 10 was emphasized by Met Director General Sardar Sarfraz, who also emphasized the possibility of seeing the moon during Ramadan in Sindh and Punjab. The Muslim community is anticipating this declaration as they get ready for the upcoming month of fasting.

The Meteorological Department predicts that the first ten days of Ramadan will be cool and pleasant across the nation, but in Lahore, conditions on Tuesday were said to be a little different due to foggy mornings and the predominance of cold winds.

Furthermore, concerning indications of an increase in dengue cases in Punjab, especially in Lahore, have surfaced in addition to the weather prediction. 44 instances of pneumonia have been reported in the province in the last 24 hours, adding to the strain on medical institutions already dealing with the epidemic.

The seriousness of the issue is evident in Punjab, where 458 fatalities and over 36,000 cases of dengue have been reported this year alone. The data are concerning, especially in Lahore, where there have been over 8,000 cases of pneumonia and 73 fatalities.

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On May 10, a westerly wave will arrive and cause temperatures to climb.

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On May 10th, a westerly wave is predicted to enter the western portion of the nation and reach the upper parts on May 11th.

From May 8 to 10, daytime temperatures in Balochistan are expected to stay 3–5°C above average due to the effect of this weather system.

On May 10 and 11, Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Qilla Saifullah, Kohlu, and Mastung are predicted to see a rain-duststorm or thunderstorm. In addition, Kharan, Chagai, and Panjgur districts anticipate dust or thunderstorms during that time.

From May 8 to May 10, Sindh daytime temperatures are predicted to stay 3–5°C above average. On May 10 (night) and 11, there is a chance of rain, dust storms, and Qambar-Shahdad Kot in the districts of Sukkur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Larkana, Dadu, Jamshoro, and Sanghar.

Daytime highs of 03–05°C are predicted for Punjab and Islamabad between May 8 and May 10. On May 10–12, Lahore and other northern Punjabi areas could expect rain, possibly mixed with dust or thunderstorms.

In the South Punjabi districts of Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Kot Addu, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar on May 10 and 11. During this time, remote areas should also prepare for hailstorms.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, daytime highs are anticipated to stay between 02 and 03°C above average from May 8 to May 10. From May 10 to 12, rain, along with a dust storm or thunderstorm, is predicted in the majority of the province, including Peshawar. During this time, remote areas should also prepare for hailstorms.

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Temperature in Karachi increases due to sea wind suspension.

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Since the Arabian Sea winds that normally moderate the city’s climate were suspended, Karachi has been experiencing sweltering weather since the morning.

As per the Met Office, the city’s minimum temperature today was recorded at 27 degrees Celsius. Temperatures will feel between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius, with a maximum anticipated to hit 37 degrees, according to the weather office.

As reported by the Met Office, the port city’s humidity ratio rose to 77 percent.

Even during the worst heatwaves in the area, the sea breeze’s cooling influence on the environment typically manages the city’s temperature.

After the city of Karachi was shut off to winds coming from the Arabian Sea, a severe heatwave in June 2015 resulted in over 1100 heat-related deaths.

About 400 kilometres out from Karachi, an unusual weather system occurred in the Arabian Sea that killed the sea wind. It was a large, low-pressure area that eventually developed into a depression.

Over a few days, the depression stayed afloat in the Arabian Sea, raising the temperature in Karachi by ten degrees Celsius and resulting in an unusual number of deaths from the severe weather during Ramadan in 2015.

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Lahore experiences a winter-like ambiance following rainfall.

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Lahore’s maximum temperature has significantly decreased due to recent rainfall in the province capital over the past 24 hours.

Jail Road saw a rainfall of 8.5 millimeters, Gulberg received 10 millimeters, and Lakshmi Chowk received 14 millimeters of rainfall. In addition, Upper Mall received a rainfall measurement of 5 millimeters, Mughalpura received 3.5 millimeters, and Tajpura received 3 millimeters.

In addition, Nishtar Town received a rainfall of 1 millimeter, Pani Wala Talab received 12 millimeters, Farukh Abad received 4 millimeters, Gulshan Ravi received 20 millimeters, Iqbal Town received 6 millimeters, Samanabad received 8 millimeters, and Johar Town received 1 millimeter.

The city’s electricity transmission infrastructure has been significantly affected by the rain, resulting in the tripping of over 100 Lesco feeders. Multiple localities had power outages as a result of tripped feeders and other technical malfunctions.

Power outages have resulted in substantial discomfort for people in several localities, including as Manawan, Batapur, Sabzazar, Gulshan Ravi, Samanabad, Pir Nasir, Mughalpura, Shalimar, Mustafa Abad, Baghbanpura, Ferozpur Road, Islampura, Qila Gujjar Singh, and Walton Road.

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