--- title: "Karachi weather update as Met Office forecasts light rain and thunderstorms" description: "Most outlets reported the Met Office’s forecast of light rain and thunderstorms in Karachi, with several also noting the ongoing hot and humid weather. While some described the rain as isolated or drizzle, others mentioned thunderstorms in parts of Sindh. Geo News provided brief visual context with images of vehicles and motorcyclists on the roads, while Business Recorder framed the report as a question — \"Is rain expected today?\" — and included a slightly broader regional focus." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8343-karachi-sizzles-at-a-september-high-of-40-3-degrees-celsius site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Karachi weather update as Met Office forecasts light rain and thunderstorms pakistan · updated 15 Sep 2026, 12:20 PM PKT · 14–15 Sep 2026 · 19 articles from 11 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 14 Sep 2026 — Karachi weather update as Met Office forecasts light rain and thunderstorms (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Met Office’s forecast of light rain and thunderstorms in Karachi, with several also noting the ongoing hot and humid weather. While some described the rain as isolated or drizzle, others mentioned thunderstorms in parts of Sindh. Geo News provided brief visual context with images of vehicles and motorcyclists on the roads, while Business Recorder framed the report as a question — "Is rain expected today?" — and included a slightly broader regional focus. - **Business Recorder** — [Karachi weather update: Is rain expected today?](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439578/karachi-weather-update-is-rain-expected-today) · 15 Sep 2026, 12:20 PM PKT > The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday forecast moderate to isolated thunderstorms and rain in several districts of Sindh, while Karachi is likely to experience isolated thunderstorms and light rain. According to the Met Office, the monsoon low-pressure system over Southeast Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat has now moved over Kutch and the adjoining Arabian Sea. The system is li... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Karachi weather update as Met Office forecasts rains](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/15-Sep-2026/karachi-weather-update-as-met-office-forecasts-rains) · 15 Sep 2026, 11:03 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI – Thunderstorms and rain are expected in Karachi today (Tuesday), while the weather is likely to remain hot and humid across the city. According to the Meteorological Department, Karachi’s maximum temperature is forecast to remain between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius today. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 39.5°C on the previous day. […] - **BOL News** — [Light rain forecast in Karachi as hot, humid weather persists](https://bolnews.com/weather/light-rain-forecast-in-karachi-as-hot-humid-weather-persists) · 15 Sep 2026, 10:20 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Karachi braces for light rain as hot, humid weather persists. Max temperatures hit 35-37°C; humidity at 81%. Stay updated on local conditions. - **Geo News** — [Karachi likely to receive light rain today amid hot, humid weather](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682122-karachi-likely-to-receive-light-rain-today-amid-hot-humid-weather) · 15 Sep 2026, 9:40 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Motorcyclists can be seen on the roads of Karachi after the city receives light rain. — Geo.tv/FileKARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast light rain in Karachi today , with the weather expected to remain hot and humid over the next 24... - **Pakistan Today** — [Karachi may receive light rain in coming hours](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/14/karachi-may-receive-light-rain-in-coming-hours) · 14 Sep 2026, 10:20 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The Met Office said isolated areas could experience drizzle or light showers, while the overall weather is expected to remain humid. ### 14 Sep 2026 — Karachi experiences high temperatures with possible rain (8 outlets) > Most outlets led with the high temperature in Karachi, typically around 40.2°C to 40.3°C, and noted the high humidity levels. Several also mentioned the possibility of light rain or thunderstorms later in the day as a potential relief from the heat. While the temperature figures were consistent across reports, some outlets, such as BOL News and Aaj News (English), placed greater emphasis on the timing and likelihood of rain, describing it as expected in the evening or after 1 p.m. Others, like the Express Tribune and Dawn, mentioned rain only briefly. - **BOL News** — [Karachi may receive light rain as hot and humid weather persists](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/karachi-may-receive-light-rain-as-hot-and-humid-weather-persists) · 14 Sep 2026, 7:32 PM PKT > Karachi is expected to remain hot and humid, with light rain forecast in the city from Monday evening or night. - **Minute Mirror** — [40°C heat or rain? What awaits Karachi today?](https://minutemirror.com.pk/40c-heat-or-rain-what-awaits-karachi-today-629858/) · 14 Sep 2026, 2:59 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Karachi is likely to experience light rain today, although hot and humid weather is expected to continue across the city, - **ProPakistani** — [Karachi Likely to Receive Rain](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/14/karachi-likely-to-receive-rain/) · 14 Sep 2026, 2:48 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Karachi could receive rain today, with a climate analyst forecasting thunderclouds developing in the city’s suburban areas after noon, even… Read More - **ARY News (English)** — [Karachi may receive light rain as hot and humid weather persists](https://arynews.tv/karachi-may-receive-light-rain-hot-humid-weather-persists) · 14 Sep 2026, 12:58 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: As mainly hot and humid weather prevails in Karachi there is forecast of light rainfall in the city from Monday (today). - **Aaj News (English)** — [Karachi likely to receive rain today amid searing heat](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472258/karachi-likely-to-receive-rain-today-amid-searing-heat) · 14 Sep 2026, 11:08 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Karachi is expected to receive light rain today (Monday), as the city remains in the grip of hot and humid weather. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the temperature is expected to remain between 38°C and 40°C over the next 24 hours. The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 27.5°C, while humidity stood at 75%, adding to the muggy conditions. Winds remained ca... - **Business Recorder** — [Karachi sizzles at a September high of 40.3 degrees Celsius](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439369/karachi-sizzles-at-a-september-high-of-403-degrees-celsius) · 14 Sep 2026, 7:55 AM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: The metropolis sizzled in hot and humid weather on Sunday as the temperature hit 40.3 Celsius, the highest recorded in the city this September, the Met Office said. Elsewhere in Sindh, the highest temperature of 42 Celsius was recorded in Shaheed Benazirabad, followed by 41.5 Celsius each in Chhor and Mithi and 41 Celsius in Mirpurkhas. The maximum temperature in Sakrand was 40 Celsius... - **Dawn** — [Karachi sizzles as mercury crosses 40°C](https://www.dawn.com/news/2029750/karachi-sizzles-as-mercury-crosses-40c) · 14 Sep 2026, 7:04 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: The people of Karachi endured a hot and humid day on Sunday as the temperature climbed to 40.2 degrees Celsius, the Met Office said. Humidity was recorded at 52 per cent, adding to the discomfort caused by the intense heat. “The combination of high temperatures and moderate humidity can increase the heat burden and make conditions particularly uncomfortable,” a Met official said. Accor... - **The Express Tribune** — [Karachi swelters at 40°C as rain clouds gather](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629169/city-swelters-at-400c-as-rain-clouds-gather) · 14 Sep 2026, 1:00 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The maximum temperature was recorded at 40.2°C, while humidity stood at 52 per cent ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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