KARACHI – Dadu sizzled at 48°C as intense heatwaves prevailed across Sindh on Sunday.
Experts have predicted the prevailing harsh weather conditions to persist during the next two days.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), high pressure at the upper atmospheric level prevails over central and southern parts of Pakistan and is likely to persist during the next 02 to 03 days. A shallow westerly wave will enter the upper and western parts of the country today evening/night.
Under these conditions, intense heatwaves will continue to prevail in Karachi, Hyderabad and most districts of Sindh on Sunday evening/night, Monday and Tuesday. Gusty winds are expected during the afternoon.
Day temperatures will likely remain between 04°C to 06°C above normal levels till May 20.
Karachi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 34°C and 36°C on Monday and between 33°C and 35°C on Tuesday.
Hyderabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 39°C and 41°C on Monday and between 38°C and 40°C on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, very hot and dry weather prevailed across Sindh during the last 24 hours.
Dadu remained the hottest place in Sindh, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 48°C. The maximum temperature in Jacobabad was recorded at 47°C, and in Mohenjo-Daro and Sukkur at 46°C.
In Karachi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 35°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 72 per cent.
In Hyderabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 41°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 75 per cent.
