Met Office warns of scorching heat in Karachi from today

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of a possible heatwave-like situation in Karachi from today until April 23.

According to the Met Office, temperatures in the city are expected to range between 39°C and 41°C over the coming days.

The PMD further stated that intense heat is also likely to affect most parts of Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan during this period.

Meanwhile, parts of Azad Kashmir, including Muzaffarabad and Athmuqam, have been experiencing rainfall since yesterday

In its advisory, the Met Office urged citizens, especially children, women, and the elderly, to take precautions — avoid direct sun exposure and stay hydrated.

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On Friday, the maximum temperature recorded in Karachi was 34.3°C. For Saturday, the temperature is expected to rise between 36°C and 38°C with hot and humid conditions likely.

Meanwhile, extreme heat persisted in other parts of Sindh. Dadu and Shaheed Benazirabad recorded the highest temperatures at 46.5°C, followed by Padidan at 46°C, Larkana at 45.6°C, Mohenjo Daro and Khairpur at 45.5°C, Sukkur and Rohri at 45°C, Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas at 42°C, and Badin at 39°C.