Karachi's temperature expected to hit 40°C as heatwave continues

Karachi continues to experience intense heat, with the maximum temperature expected to range between 38°C and 40°C on Sunday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The city recorded a high of 38.9°C on Saturday, while the lowest temperature early Sunday was measured at 25.7°C.

Forecasters say the weather will remain hot and dry for the next 24 hours, with clear skies throughout the day and no immediate signs of cooling.

Winds are expected to blow from the west and southwest at speeds between 10 to 35 kilometres per hour, adding to the overall dryness of the conditions.

Meteorologists advise residents to take precautions, especially during peak daylight hours, as temperatures remain above seasonal averages.

Previously it was reported that a low-pressure system hanging in the deserts of Rajasthan, India, is responsible for the unusual hot spell in southern Sindh and the metropolis, said the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in its latest synopsis.

The depression over Rajasthan was pulling in hot winds from the region, resultantly, Karachi as well as Thatta, Badin and Thrparkar were getting hot gusts from Balochistan.