Heatwave warning issued for Karachi
People are advised to stay covered (indoors), wear light clothes and stay hydrated (drink more water
KARACHI (Dunya News) – A heatwave warning has been issued for Karachi and its adjoining region by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) from May 1-3.
The alert, posted on the PMD’s website, stated that during the first three days of May, maximum temperatures during the day will range from 40 to 42 degrees Celsius as the sea breeze halts and the increased humidity pushes the mercury upward.
The Met Office also called on all stakeholders to take precautionary measures and remain updated on the situation.
“Winds flow will be from North/Northwest during daytime. Authorities and all stakeholders are requested to take precautionary measures and keep themselves abreast for update from Met Office,” it said in a statement.
The low pressure in the Arabian Sea hampers routine sea breeze to the city during the heat wave and hot and dry winds could blow from north and northwest, the heat wave warning centre said.
Weather remained hot and dry in most parts of the country over the past 24 hours. The highest maximum temperatures were recorded at Shaheed Benazirabad, Jacobabad, Moenjodaro, Chhor, R.Y. Khan, Rohri, Mithi & Larkana (44°C).
The heatwave early warning centre at the Met Office started working from April 1st and will remain functional till October 21, an official said in an earlier statement.
In May last year, the spell of heatwave had left residents of Karachi utterly drained as the mercury touched 44 degree Celsius on the scale.
People are advised to stay covered (indoors), wear light clothes, and stay hydrated (drink more water).
