Karachi swelters as city records its hottest day since 2018
Heatwave. File Photo
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that Karachi recorded its hottest day since 2018 on Monday, as the temperature in the city surged past 44°C.
"In May 2018, Karachi recorded a maximum temperature of 46°C, while the highest temperature ever documented in the month of May dates back to 1938, when the mercury soared to 48°C," it stated.
PMD further added that the city recorded its highest temperature at the Old Airport Weather Station, where the temperature reached 44.1°C.
Recorded Temp & Forecast of Major Cities.
Monday 04 May, 2026 (1400 PST)#PakistanWeather #WeatherUpdate #TemperatureReport #IslamabadWeather #LahoreWeather #KarachiWeather #HyderabadWeather #MultanWeather #PeshawarWeather #QuettaWeather #GilgitWeather #FaisalabadWeather pic.twitter.com/MrJMbLGtF0The PMD on Saturday issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh, warning that temperatures in the city could exceed 41°C on Monday and reach 40°C on Sunday. Hot, very hot, and dry weather, PMD said, was expected to prevail in most parts of the province.
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Karachi, on Sunday, experienced heatwave-like conditions, with the maximum temperature recorded at 42°C and humidity at 52 per cent, making it feel as high as 45°C. The PMD had predicted that the unusually hot weather was expected to continue on Monday.
Meteorologists attributed the prevailing conditions to a persistent high-pressure system over the region, which suppressed sea breezes and intensified heat across inland and coastal areas.
The Met Office advised residents — particularly children, the elderly, and outdoor workers — to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak hours and to stay hydrated. Authorities had also been urged to take precautionary measures to mitigate the impact of the ongoing heat spell.
PMD said that the current spell was expected to persist over the coming days, with temperatures likely to remain above normal in most parts of the province.