Karachi records 36.9°C as heat expected to rise over weekend

The temperature in Karachi rose to 36.9°C on Friday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting even hotter days ahead, particularly over the weekend, Express News reported.

According to the PMD, Saturday and Sunday are likely to be notably warm, with maximum temperatures expected to cross 37°C. On Friday, the city experienced intense sunlight throughout the day, resulting in noticeable heat, especially in the afternoon hours.

The minimum temperature recorded on Friday morning was 21.1°C. However, with wind speeds significantly lower than usual, the afternoon heat felt more pronounced.

The Early Warning Centre has predicted that northwesterly winds from Balochistan may blow across the city during the late morning to early afternoon over the next one to two days. Sea breezes are expected to resume by the afternoon.

Despite the rising temperatures, the Met Office stated that low humidity levels will likely prevent any significant increase in the intensity of heat.

Elsewhere in the province, Sukkur recorded a high of 43°C, followed by Panjgur at 41°C, and Hyderabad at 40°C, indicating widespread hot and dry weather conditions across Sindh and Balochistan.