Hot weather likely to persist for a week
An Edhi volunteer provides an elderly passerby relief from the heat near Merewether Tower (left), while a traffic policeman uses an umbrella to shade himself from the blazing sun (right). PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS
The city weather remained clear and bright on Tuesday as the mercury soared to 36.7 degrees Celsius, marking a day of elevated temperatures. Despite the presence of active sea breezes, the weather remained predominantly sunny, with a noticeable increase in heat intensity anticipated during the afternoon.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), maximum temperature in the city was recorded as 36.7 degrees Celsius. The PMD's Early Warning Centre forecasts predicted hot and humid weather for the city over the next three days. Temperature is expected to range between 33 to 35 degrees Celsius, with a possibility of exceeding 36 degrees Celsius on Thursday.
Chief Meteorologist Karachi, Sardar Sarfraz, predicted no significant weather changes or rainfall in the city over the next 10 days due to the prevailing western influences.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 27th, 2024.