Karachi Swelters as City Records Its Hottest Day Since 2018
Rescue officials linked the deaths to heat stress as temperatures surged past 44.1 degrees Celsius and the heatwave was expected to continue.
- On Monday, Karachi recorded its hottest day since 2018 as temperatures surged past 44°C, with the Old Airport Weather Station documenting a high of 44.1°C.
- Meteorologists attributed the intense heat to a persistent high-pressure system suppressing sea breezes, after the PMD issued a heatwave alert on Saturday for Karachi and several Sindh districts.
- At least ten bodies were recovered across the city on Monday, Chhipa Foundation spokesperson Shahid Chaudhry confirmed, while rescue officials noted some deceased involved individuals struggling with substance abuse.
- Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed deep sorrow and directed his administration to identify the deceased and locate their families while urging residents to avoid outdoor activity.
- The Met Office reported that hot and humid conditions are expected to continue on Tuesday with temperatures reaching around 39°C, as experts advised residents to limit outdoor activity and stay hydrated.
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Karachi swelters as city records its hottest day since 2018
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that Karachi recorded its hottest day since 2018 on Monday, as the temperature in the city surged past 44°C. "In May 2018, Karachi recorded a maximum temperature of 46°C, while the highest temperature ever documented in the month of May dates back to 1938, when the mercury soared to 48°C," it stated. PMD further added that the city recorded its highest temperature at the Old Airport Weather Stati…
Karachi swelters as temperatures soar amid heatwave-like conditions
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