Humidity adds to ongoing heat

KARACHI:

The city felt hot on Wednesday due to increased humidity. Maximum temperature was recorded at 38.1°C, with humidity at 58%, pushing the heat index to around 42°C.

Winds from different directions prevailed, and the overall weather remained hot and humid. Due to high moisture levels in the air, the intensity of heat felt higher than the actual temperature.

According to the Meteorological Department, a new heatwave is expected to grip central and upper Sindh from Thursday (today) until May 11.