Karachi experienced its hottest day of the year on Sunday, with temperatures soaring to a scorching 37 degrees Celsius.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) noted that Sunday not only marked the hottest day in the port city but also one of the most humid, with disrupted sea breezes. The humidity levels reached 45 per cent, intensifying the heat beyond the recorded temperature.
The maximum temperature in the city peaked at 37 degrees Celsius, showing a significant increase of 2.9 degrees compared to the previous day’s high of 34.1 degrees.
According to warnings from the PMD’s early warning system, Balochistan may face a temporary heatwave due to the influence of northern winds. The mercury is expected to rise to 39 degrees Celsius on Monday in the region.
In Sindh province, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) emphasized the likelihood of hot and dry weather prevailing. Despite this, Chief Meteorologist Syed Sarfaraz reassured the public, stating that there are currently no indications of a heatwave, with humidity levels ranging from 10 to 20 per cent in the air.
Sunday witnessed other parts of Sindh also contending with high temperatures. PMD reported that Chhor recorded the highest temperature at 41 degrees Celsius, closely followed by Shaheed Benazirabad, Mithi, and Mohenjo Daro, all reaching 40 degrees Celsius.