The Met Office forecast hot and dry weather for the city for the next 24 hours.

It was pointed out that maximum temperature in Karachi is expected to remain between 39 degrees Centigrade and 41 degrees Centigrade during the period.

The maximum temperature recorded in the city on Sunday was 41.5 degrees Centigrade whereas the minimum was 25.5 degrees Centigrade. Humidity in the morning was 71 percent and in the evening it was 30 percent.

The Met Office official pointed out that from Tuesday the temperature in the metropolis would start coming down gradually.

However, it would remain within the range of 35 to 36 degrees Centigrade.