The city experienced extreme heat and humidity on Monday, with the mercury soaring to 38.8°C amid a complete halt in sea breeze, creating heatwave-like conditions throughout the day. The absence of coastal winds and the dominance of hot, dry winds from the northeast resulted in scorching temperatures that left citizens visibly distressed.
The humidity level spiked to 65 per cent, making the heat feel several degrees higher than the actual temperature. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the combination of high temperature and humidity led to oppressive conditions, especially during the afternoon when hot gusts of wind swept through the city.
Despite the sweltering weather during the day, parts of the city including Malir, Landhi, Karachi Airport, Surjani Town, and Gulshan-e-Mamar received light to moderate showers by evening, providing some relief.
The Met Office's Early Warning Centre has forecast intermittent thunderstorms with moderate rain for today (Tuesday) across Karachi. Conditions are expected to remain partly to mostly cloudy through Wednesday, with chances of further rainfall.
The maximum temperature over the next three days is predicted to range between 35°C and 37°C, while humidity may exceed 85% in the morning and 65% in the evening. Northeasterly winds are likely to prevail during most of the day.
The Met Department also forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall across various districts of rural Sindh. Heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and lightning may disrupt daily routines and could cause urban flooding in low-lying areas.
Authorities have also warned that weaker structures, such as mud houses, power poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels, may be damaged during the forecast period.
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