Karachi sizzles as mercury crosses 40°C
KARACHI: The people of Karachi endured a hot and humid day on Sunday as the temperature climbed to 40.2 degrees Celsius, the Met Office said. Humidity was recorded at 52 per cent, adding to the discomfort caused by the intense heat. “The combination of high temperatures and moderate humidity can increase the heat burden and make conditions particularly uncomfortable,” a Met official said.…
Karachi experienced extreme heat on Sunday, with the temperature soaring to 40.2 degrees Celsius according to the Met Office. The humidity level stood at 52 percent, exacerbating the discomfort caused by the high temperatures. A senior Met official warned that the combination of intense heat and moderate humidity can significantly burden the body, making the conditions exceedingly uncomfortable.
The Met Office forecast predicts that hot and humid weather will continue on Monday, with similar conditions likely to last throughout the week. While most districts of the province are expected to endure similar heat, southeastern regions may enjoy partly cloudy skies, while Karachi and its surrounding areas may face rain, wind, thunderstorms, and occasional heavy rainfall or hailstorms.
The Met department reported that the highest temperature recorded was 42 degrees Celsius in Mithi and Nawabshah, closely followed by Hyderabad, Dadu, Mohenjo Daro, and Thatta, all of which reached 40 degrees Celsius. Sukkur registered a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius.
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