Karachi to remain hot, humid during next 24 hours

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday said that the weather in Karachi will remain hot and humid during the next 24 hours.

However, scorching weather is likely to end in the port city after the restoration of the sea breezes.

The PMD said that the winds are blowing at a speed of 18 kilometres per hour, adding that the metropolis will witness hot and humid weather till tomorrow (July 2). 

According to Met Office, the maximum temperature is expected to hover between 35°C to 37°C today. Currently, the level of humidity in the air is 70%.

The minimum temperature recorded in the city in the last 24 hours was 32°C, added the met department.

Karachi has been reeling under the sizzling temperatures for almost a week with mercury exceeding 48°C.

The Sindh Health Department reported 9 more deaths due to heat stroke in Karachi in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 26.