Slight respite in Karachi as temperatures dip following year’s hottest day

Following the year’s hottest day, temperatures in Karachi dropped to 36°C, though the “feels-like” temperature remained slightly higher at 38°C.

Despite the lingering heat, the return of sea breezes provided some relief, making conditions more tolerable for residents. Humidity levels stayed elevated at around 45%, while winds were recorded at 25 km/h.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, hot and humid conditions are expected to persist through Tuesday, with temperatures reaching up to 37°C. Similar weather is forecast for Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 7, with maximum temperatures ranging between 36–38°C and 35–37°C, respectively.

Across Sindh, hot to very hot and dry conditions are likely to prevail. A day earlier, Karachi recorded a scorching 44.1°C, its highest temperature since 2018, amid strong continental winds, resulting in at least 10 reported deaths.

The National Disaster Management Authority has issued emergency measures nationwide as extreme summer conditions continue.

Eight dead, several hospitalized as heatwave grips Karachi

At least eight people have died, including two drug addicts, and several others have been hospitalized amid intense heatwave-like conditions in the city, rescue officials said on Monday. According to details, rescue sources confirmed that at least two people died of heatstroke. A man aged around 40–42 years was found in critical condition near Jamali Bridge, close to a Shell petrol pump in the Al-Asif area. He was shifted to hospital but succumbed during treatment. Initial reports suggest the cause of death was heatstroke. An unidentified body was discovered near Boat Basin in the Supermarket area. Another body was recovered […]

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