Mercury shoots to 41 degrees Celsius

Hot desert winds of Balochistan blew through the city and continued to expose locals to the ongoing heatwave smothering the city.

The maximum daytime temperature was recorded at 41 degrees Celsius. However, it felt higher than the actual recorded figure due to increased humidity levels. The weather is expected to remain hot and humid on Saturday (today) and the mercury can cross 40 degrees.

During this time, the sea breeze remained conspicuous by its absence. Dusty winds also blew in different parts of the city, especially the suburbs.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department had earlier allayed fears of a heatwave in the city. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature was recorded at 41 degrees Celsius while the humidity was 55 per cent. In the evening, the sea breeze resumed bringing some respite to people. According to a new forecast issued by the Meteorological Department's Early Warning Center, the heat wave is likely to continue in the city on Saturda during which the temperature can be recorded between 38 and 40 degrees. It is likely to stay warm and humid for three days.

However, from Sunday, the temperature will start to drop gradually. According to the Early Warning Centre's alert, the continuous heat wave will continue for another day in Sindh. Temperatures are expected to drop by 2 to 3 degrees between May 15 and 16.

However, the heatwave is likely to intensify in Central and Upper Sindh again from May 17. Meanwhile, Nawabshah, Jacobabad, Larkana, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Khairpur and Sukkur districts will experience extreme heat.

The maximum temperature during the day can be recorded between 46 and 48 degrees Celsius in these districts. Temperatures are expected to hover between 44 and 46 degrees in Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Umerkot, Sanghar, Tharparkar and Badin.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 14^th, 2022.