KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) today (Sunday) issued a heatwave alert in the metropolis for the next six to eight days, during which temperature is expected to soar as high as 42 degrees centigrade.
According to an alert on the Met Office’s website, a high-pressure area is expected to be formed in Central Asia which would induce wind to flow from North to Northwest in areas of Sindh, including Karachi.
The Met Office has advised the concerned authorities to take necessary measures for the upcoming weather conditions. The weather is expected to be “very hot and dry” from October 11-13.
The temperature is expected to rise between 39-42 degrees during the day and varying levels of humidity. The mercury is expected to drop to 25 degrees and below during the evenings.
The meteorological department also urged citizens to take necessary precautions and avoid open sun exposure during peak heat hours i.e. between 11-00 AM to 04-00 PM.
Earlier in 2015, Karachi experienced the deadliest heatwave Pakistan had seen in over 50 years. The port city witnessed sweltering heat that continued for more than five days and it caused the deaths of about 2,000 people from dehydration and heatstroke.
