KARACHI:
A strengthening anticyclonic system in the upper atmosphere is expected to intensify heatwave conditions across Sindh, while Karachi may experience extremely hot and humid weather during the three-day Eidul Azha.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, humidity levels in Karachi could reach 80% in the morning and 70% in the evening, making temperatures appear up to five degrees Celsius higher than the actual temperature. Although sea breezes are expected to remain active throughout Eid, the heat intensity could still reach 42°C.
On Tuesday, Karachi recorded a maximum temperature of 36.2°C, but due to humidity of 62%, the heat index reached an uncomfortable 42°C. Meanwhile, Jacobabad recorded the highest temperature in Sindh at 49.5°C amid extreme heat conditions.
The Met Office said the current high pressure system has become stronger, causing moderate to severe heatwave conditions in most districts of Sindh until May 31. Several districts in upper and central Sindh, including Sukkur, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Larkana, Mohenjo Daro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, Khairpur and Naushehro Feroze, could see temperatures rise four to six degrees above normal, with the mercury could reach 50°C.
Deputy Director and spokesperson of the Meteorological Department Anjum Nazir Zaigham said consecutive western weather systems had kept temperatures relatively balanced across the country compared to previous years.
