Karachi Braces for Sweltering Heatwave with Temperatures Expected to Exceed 40°C

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Karachi is already grappling with scorching temperatures, and the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning of a significant surge in the mercury level in the port city starting tomorrow.

Just a day ago, Mohenjo Daro in Sindh recorded a blistering 52.2°C, marking the highest temperature of the summer so far amidst the prevailing heatwave.

According to the latest weather update from the Met Office, Karachi is expected to see temperatures soaring above the 40-degree Celsius mark.

"Heatwave conditions are anticipated to envelop Karachi divisions, Thatta, Badin, and Sujawal districts starting tomorrow until June 1, with daytime maximum temperatures projected to reach 40-42°C in Karachi and 42-44°C in Thatta, Badin, and Sujawal during this period," stated the PMD.

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The meteorological department also highlighted that severe heatwave conditions persist across most parts of the province, with daytime maximum temperatures ranging 6°C to 8°C above normal in areas including Dadu, Kambar Shahdadkot, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze, and Shaheed Benazirabad districts.

Furthermore, Sanghar, Hyderabad, Mitiari, Mirpur Khas, Umerkot, Tharparker, and Badin districts are anticipated to experience temperatures 5°C to 7°C above normal during this period.

The Met Office emphasized that the heatwave conditions are expected to persist in the cities until June 1.

Earlier, weather expert Owais Hyder had forecasted that the upcoming week in Karachi could potentially be the "hottest week of the year."

"There's a likelihood of increased heat intensity in the megalopolis next week," the meteorologist had remarked, predicting Karachi's highest temperature to reach 42°C.

In light of the extreme weather conditions, people have been advised to stay indoors and stay hydrated by consuming ample fluids to prevent heatstroke.

The extreme heat in the city often exacerbates the issue of power outages, with some areas enduring up to 15 hours of loadshedding per day.

Pakistan's susceptibility to extreme weather events is on the rise, with scientists attributing these occurrences to climate change.

The recent heatwave has persisted in the metropolis for several weeks and is expected to continue until the first week of June.

Yesterday, Sindh recorded temperatures as high as 52.2°C in Moenjodaro, marking the highest temperature recorded in the province during this scorching summer and nearing the country's record high amid the ongoing heatwave.