Karachi to sizzle today, temperature to reach 40 degree

KARACHI: Karachiites are expected to face very hot weather today (Tuesday) as the temperature could touch 40 degrees Celsius.

The Met Office’s Heatwave Centre has forecast that a spell of “very hot” weather is likely to hit the city starting today and the temperature could reach 40 to 41 degrees Celsius during the daytime.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)has issued warnings of a partial heatwave, attributing the rising temperatures to the absence of the usual cooling sea breeze from the Arabian Sea. Instead, hot and dry winds from Balochistan have prevailed, keeping humidity levels low.

Despite the heat, there is some relief in sight. The PMD has reassured residents that the conditions are not likely to escalate into a full heatwave.

A full heatwave is defined as persisting temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius for more than four days, coupled with humidity levels surpassing 65 per cent.

However, residents should brace themselves for continued hot and dry weather in the coming days as the temperature Karachi could rise.

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The PMD anticipated that the next three days would see a continuation of the current conditions, with the absence of the cooling sea breeze exacerbating the situation.

Instead, hot winds from the northwest are expected to influence the city’s weather patterns.

Meanwhile, other parts of Sindh also saw a major increase in the intensity of the heat. According to PMD, Chhor recorded the highest temperature at 41 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Shaheed Benazirabad, Mithi, and Mohenjo Daro, all reaching 40 degrees Celsius.