Met Office forecast soaring temperatures in Karachi, other areas

KARACHI: The mercury likely to soar to 39 Celsius in Karachi on Saturday, as the Met Office forecast hike in temperatures in Karachi and other districts of Sindh.

The weather department has forecast hot and dry winds from northwest in Karachi blowing today. Seabreeze likely to restore in the evening in city.

“Presently winds blowing from northwest at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour with 71 percent humidity.”

The Met Office has predicted increase in temperatures in Sindh and southern Punjab by two to four degree than the normal temperature in these days. Searing temperatures are also expected in southern and northern parts of Balochistan.

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast maximum 44 Celsius temperature at Mithi in Sindh and Turbat in Balochistan. Temperatures could soar to 41 Celsius in Lasbela and Chhore, 40 C in Dadu and Nawabshah districts and 39 degree in Karachi and Thatta today.

Health experts have advised people to avoid strenuous activities during the peak heat hours and to stay indoors as much as possible.