KARACHI (Kashmir English): The ongoing heatwave in Karachi is likely to subside by today (Tuesday), a weather department official predicted on Monday.
According to the Deputy Director meteorological department, the mercury could drop to 38 Celsius today.
He said that another heatwave in Sindh is expected to begin from May 7, while next spell of rising temperatures in the metropolitan city is expected to begin on May 13.
The weather official advised residents to observe caution, avoid exposure to the Sun, particularly in peak hours of day and get hydrated by drinking maximum water.
Karachi sizzled on Monday
Karachi sizzled on Monday in the hottest day of this summer as the maximum temperature soared as above as 43 Celsius due to suspension of sea breeze combined with relentless hot, dry northwesterly winds pushing the city into heatwave conditions.
Similarly, temperatures soar to 43 Celsius in Hyderabad, while the mercury also went above 40 Celsius in Nawabshah, Dadu, Larkana, Sanghar, Sakrant and Mirpur Khas districts of Sindh.
Earlier, the Met Office forecast a hot and dry weather in most parts of the country with extremely hot weather conditions in southern areas.
Most of the Sindh districts and southern Balochistan are likely to experience very hot and dry weather conditions in the coming days.
