KARACHI: The mercury touched 42 degrees Celsius in the megacity on Sunday, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said sea breezes were likely to be restored by the evening.
The Met department on Monday warned of a further increase in heat intensity. The department also said that there was no chance of rain in Karachi.
The latest update comes after the city remained gripped by hot weather on Saturday, when the maximum temperature was recorded at 38.5°C.
The PMD had warned on Saturday that temperatures could rise up to 40°C on Sunday and further rise to 41°C on Monday, while heatwave conditions are expected to persist until May 3.
PMD Deputy Director Anjum Nazir Zaigham urged the public to take precautionary measures to protect the elderly, children, valuables and animals, and advised residents to avoid unnecessary exposure outdoors, especially during the afternoon peak hours.
It had also said that westerly winds are expected to influence the region after this phase, bringing slight relief and temporarily reducing the heat intensity.
He, however, warned that the overall outlook for May and June remained gloomy, with intense heatwaves likely in parts of Sindh, southern Punjab and Balochistan, while temperatures were expected to remain above normal.
