Karachi's feels-like temperature to reach 52°C today

There is no respite for citizens from harsh weather conditions as the feels-like temperature in Karachi is likely to hit 52°C today (Thursday), according to a weather expert.

Jawad Memon said that the port city is expected to experience a hot and humid day on Thursday.

The weatherman further said that the feels-like temperature in the metropolis will fluctuate between 45 degrees Celsius to 52 degrees Celsius due to a high humidity level in the air.

کراچی: گرم اور انتہائی مرطوب دن متوقع ہے زیادہ سے زیادہ درجہ حرارت 36-37 °C تک پہنچ سکتا ہے تاہم 60-65% نمی کی وجہ سے شہر کے مختلف علاقوں میں محسوس کیئے جانے والا درجہ حرارت 45-52 °C تک پہنچ سکتا ہے۔ احتیاطی تدابیر اختیار کریں اور زیادہ پانی پیئے۔ 🌡️🥵 pic.twitter.com/1cM1tVvglC

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) also predicted hot and humid weather in coastal areas of Sindh, however, the central parts of the province would experience dusty winds in the afternoon. 

Meanwhile, Karachi recorded 36 degrees Celsius temperature today, with a 79 percent humidity level in the air. 

The Met Office said the sea breezes were blowing at a speed of 30 to 35 kilometres per hour in the megapolis. 

Earlier, the weather experts had predicted that the weather in the metropolis would remain hot until June 19, after that, the city would experience monsoon rain.

However, heavy or ‘above than normal’ rain had been predicted during the upcoming monsoon season, which is set to begin from the first week of July in Karachi.