KARACHI: Karachi endured extreme heat and humidity on Monday, with temperatures reaching 38.8°C as the city experienced a halt in sea breeze. This created heatwave-like conditions, exacerbated by hot, dry winds from the northeast, leaving residents visibly distressed.
The humidity level soared to 65%, making the heat feel even hotter, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The combination of high temperatures and humidity created oppressive conditions, particularly during the afternoon when strong gusts of hot wind swept through the city.
However, parts of Karachi, including Malir, Landhi, Karachi Airport, Surjani Town, and Gulshan-e-Mamar, received light to moderate showers in the evening, offering some relief from the intense weather.
The Met Office’s Early Warning Centre has forecast intermittent thunderstorms and moderate rain for Tuesday, with conditions expected to remain partly cloudy through Wednesday. The temperature is predicted to range between 35°C and 37°C over the next three days, with humidity levels potentially exceeding 85% in the morning and 65% in the evening.
In rural Sindh, the Met Department has also predicted thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, with the possibility of urban flooding in low-lying areas and damage to weaker structures such as mud houses, power poles, billboards, and solar panels.
