PMD issues heatwave warning for Karachi next week
Karachi is bracing for a heatwave next week, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasting temperatures up to 38°C and hot, dry conditions across the province.
- Upcoming sharp rise in Karachi's temperatures.
- PMD's three-day temperature forecast.
- Expected hot and dry weather across the province.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday issued a heatwave warning for Karachi, predicting a sharp rise in temperatures during the upcoming week.
In its three-day forecast, the Met Office said the metropolis was expected to experience the minimum temperature of 28 °C and maximum 38 °C, from Saturday to Monday.
It also forecast hot/very hot and dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the province during this time.
A severe heatwave gripped the port city in the beginning of May, with temperatures soaring to 44 degrees Celsius, the highest recorded so far this season, disrupting daily life, academic activities, and business operations.
Charitable organisations, including Alkhidmat Karachi, set up multiple relief camps across different parts of the metropolis to assist people affected by the extreme heat. The initiative came as the PMD had warned that hot and humid conditions would persist across southern parts of the country.
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