Karachi is facing extreme heat conditions as the feels-like temperature surged to 49°C on Wednesday. The intense weather is affecting daily life in the city and increasing health risks for residents. The heatwave is part of a broader weather system impacting several parts of Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the temperature was recorded […]
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Karachi heatwave warning as temperature may reach 43°C
Karachi is preparing for an intense heatwave as temperatures are expected to climb up to 43 degrees Celsius over the next few days. The Meteorological Department has warned residents to take strict precautionary measures as heat conditions continue to intensify across the city. According to the latest forecast, temperatures in Karachi may remain between 41°C […]
Temperature may hit 43°C in Karachi
Karachi is bracing for a severe heatwave as temperatures are expected to rise sharply in the coming days. The Meteorological Department warned that mercury levels may reach 43 degrees Celsius. The forecast matters for millions of residents facing harsh outdoor conditions and health risks. According to the Met Department, the heatwave is expected to persist […]
Heatwave to push Karachi to 42°C
Karachi is set to face an intense heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach 42°C. The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned that extreme heat could affect daily life and public health. Residents across Karachi and Sindh, especially vulnerable groups, are expected to face the greatest impact. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast severe heatwave conditions across […]
Expert warns Karachi’s heat crisis is becoming a public health threat
Karachi’s worsening urban heat is emerging as a serious public health challenge, with experts warning that rising temperatures, pollution and unchecked urban development could have severe consequences for residents, particularly vulnerable communities. Read More: NDMA issues heatwave alert for multiple regions in Pakistan Speaking ahead of World Environment Day, Prof. Zafar Fatmi, Head of Environmental […]
Karachi heatwave intensifies as temperature rises sharply to 38.5°C
Karachi continues to experience intense hot weather as temperatures reached 38.5°C on Saturday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Officials warned that the heat is expected to increase further in the coming days. The weather department forecast that the mercury may rise to 40°C on Sunday and could reach 41°C on Monday. It added that […]
2015 karachi heatwave death toll still disputed, seminar told
A seminar held in Karachi on World Labour Day highlighted ongoing disputes over the death toll from the 2015 heatwave, with speakers arguing that official figures significantly understate the human impact, particularly on low-income and working-class communities. Read More: 64 die due to heatstroke in Karachi The event, organised by the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education […]
Karachi to be hit by yet another heatwave
KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued heat wave alert for Karachiites as Karachi will be hit by yet another heat-wave starting today. PMD officials said that the metropolis will be under a spell of blistering heat for three days as the temperatures are expected to exceed 40°C again. According to Met officials […]
Sea breeze breaks hold of sweltering heatwave in Karachi
KARACHI: The sweltering heatwave that hit the metro city over the past few days finally seems to have abated on Thursday when a sea breeze started blowing in Karachi. The breeze has brought down the mercury by 3 to 4 degrees. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PDM) stated in its daily forecast that the temperature is likely […]