A low-pressure system located approximately 1,075 kilometers southeast of Karachi is projected to intensify into a depression within the next 36 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The system is expected to track northward, potentially giving rise to cyclone-like conditions in areas near Karachi. However, the PMD has clarified that, under current conditions, there is no immediate threat to Pakistan’s coastal regions.
While meteorologists caution that it is still too early to determine the exact path of the developing system, further updates regarding its movement are anticipated in the coming days.
In coastal cities such as Karachi, the combination of high temperatures and humidity—referred to as the Heat Index or “feels-like” temperature—significantly intensifies thermal discomfort. During peak summer, indoor environments can become even hotter than outdoor conditions, especially in the context of frequent and prolonged power outages, placing immense strain on residents.
Current heat indices, however, fall short of reflecting the full scope of heat stress, as they often exclude critical variables such as wind speed, sun angle, and cloud cover, all of which influence perceived temperature and public health outcomes.
