Karachi Scorched by Heatwave with “Feels Like” Temperature Reaching 51°C, PMD Warns of Continued Heat

Karachi endured extreme heat on Monday with “feels like” temperatures recorded at 51°C around 2pm, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts a partial heatwave to persist for the next three days. According to PMD’s chief meteorologist, Sardar Sarfraz, the city’s temperatures are expected to exceed 40°C, with blocked sea breezes during the day intensifying the heat. Citizens are advised to stay hydrated and protect themselves from the extreme weather.

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The PMD predicts Karachi will remain under extremely hot and humid conditions, with temperatures hovering between 38°C and 40°C. Winds from Balochistan will continue to affect the city during the day, with a slight respite expected as sea breezes return in the evening. Temperatures may slightly drop by Wednesday, with expected highs of 37°C to 39°C. The PMD also forecasts above-normal monsoon rains for southern Sindh, including Karachi, starting in early July.

Other parts of Sindh are also experiencing severe heat, with temperatures reaching up to 48°C in Ghotki, Jacobabad, Dadu, Larkana, and Shikarpur. Hyderabad, Umarkot, Tharparkar, and Badin are facing temperatures between 44°C and 46°C. Light rain with thundershowers is expected in Tharparkar and Umarkot.

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