Heatwave to hit Karachi on Monday
According to the heatwave alert issued by the Meteorological Department, a severe heatwave is expected in the city from Monday to Wednesday (April 21 to 23). During this period, sea breezes may be present only briefly, while hot northwesterly desert winds from Balochistan are likely to affect the city.
The department said that during the heatwave, maximum temperatures may exceed 40 degrees Celsius, rising four to six degrees above normal. Due to increased humidity, the heat may feel more intense than the actual temperature.
The Meteorological Department has advised the public, especially children, women, and the elderly to take precautionary measures during the heatwave. It is recommended to avoid direct exposure to sunlight during the day and increase water intake.
A reduction in the ongoing heatwave is expected from today in the central and upper districts of the province. According to the department, Karachi's maximum temperature on Friday was recorded at 34.3 degrees Celsius, with 58 per cent humidity. In rural Sindh, temperatures of 46.5 degrees Celsius were recorded in Shaheed Benazirabad and Dadu.
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The city is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 49 degrees Celsius on Friday.
The intense heat has caused air conditioners to malfunction, and residents are struggling to cope with prolonged power outages. Despite the extreme weather, HESCO (Hyderabad Electric Supply Company) continues to implement 16-hour load shedding, further exacerbating the situation.
The heatwave has led to an increased demand for ice and cold water. Citizens are finding it challenging to manage their daily lives due to the prolonged power outages. In light of the situation, residents have appealed to President Asif Ali Zardari and Aseefa Bhutto Zardari to reduce the load-shedding duration to four hours, citing the unbearable heat and difficulties faced by the public.
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