Millions of people across the western United States and Canada were hit Sunday by a new round of scorching hot temperatures, with some roads closed, train traffic limited and new evacuations ordered. In Canada, with wildfires continuing to spread — including 50 more blazes erupting in the past two days — the government announced new […]
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30 million people under heat alerts as western US swelters
Hot weather alerts are in place for more than 30 million people across the western United States after the region’s second heat wave in weeks brought another round of record-equalling high temperatures. Sweltering conditions have hit much of the Pacific seaboard and as far inland as the western edge of the Rocky Mountains over the […]
Govt changes school timings in Islamabad due to heatwave
The federal government on Wednesday changed timings of schools in Islamabad due to ongoing heatwave that has gripped the federal capital, according to a notification, issued by the Federal Directorate of Education on Wednesday. According to the notification, institutes operating in a single shift can remain open from 7am till 11am from Monday to Thursday. […]
Heatwave returns to Karachi
The deadly heat wave that has plagued Karachi for years has returned even earlier than predicted by the Met office. The mercury soared to 41 degrees in the city today. It has been predicted these conditions will persist until May 4. Last year, 65 Karachiites died during the hot spell, which has now become an […]
Loadshedding, heatwave go together in Larkana, Sukkur and Khairpur
Despite claims of Naya Pakistan by Prime Minister Imran Khan, the people of Larkana, Sukkhur and Khairpur districts continued to suffer from power load-shedding of 6 to 18 hours within 24 hours on daily basis amid heat wave. Today, continental air prevailed over the most parts of the these districts amid dry weather and hot […]
Blistering heat continues to reign over Pakistan
Pakistan continues to be plagued by blistering heat as hot and dry weather reigns over the country. According to the Meteorological (Met) Department, a hot and dry weather will persist in Lahore, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Multan, Larkana, Sukkur, Dera Ismail Khan, and Sibi. Pakistan Meteorological (Met) Department said that the highest temperature was recorded on Tuesday […]
Met Office warns Karachiites of another heat wave from Tuesday
KARACHI: The Karachi temperature dropped down to 39 Celsius on Saturday due to high velocity winds from the western direction after Tropical Cyclone Mekunu beat the Salalah city of Oman, Pakistan Meteorological Department officials said. “Climatic changes are happening very fast. We were not expecting back-to-back heat waves gripping Karachi in quick succession. Unfortunately, Karachi […]
Karachi to remain under a heat spell till Friday: Meteorological Department
KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday warned that Karachi will be under the heat spell as temperatures hover in between 41-43°C range. PMD issued notices notifying that hot to very hot weather will prevail in the metropolis till May 25. According to Met official’s predictions the weather will soaring up till 43-44°C. Earlier on […]
64 die due to heatstroke in Karachi
KARACHI: Two Edhi mortuaries in Korangi and Sohrab Goth areas of Karachi have received a total of 114 dead bodies, including 64 of people who died due to heatstroke and heat fatigues, since Saturday evening, Faisal Edhi told Daily Times. However, according to Incharge Edhi mortuary Sohrab Goth, Imran, the number of deaths could be […]
Power cuts and heat waves continue to plague Karachi
KARACHI: Various areas of the metropolis remained under the clutches of prolonged unannounced power outages despite recommencement of Bin Qasim power station’s faulty unit. During the month of Ramadan, residents of numerous localities had their sehri meals in candlelight. The power cuts during Karachi’s heat wave with soaring temperature up till 44°C left the citizens […]