Pakistan
Heatwave grips Karachi as temperature rises to 44°C
Karachi: Heatwave has gripped Karachi and other parts of Sindh with temperature reaching 44°C in the metropolitan city.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Maximum temperature likely to fall between in 40-42 ºCelsius today and decrease to 37/38 ºC tomorrow.
Wind direction will generally be from north/northeast today, the Met Office added.
The Met Office had earlier informed that the hot to very hot weather will likely to persist in Karachi from Wednesday till Saturday.
Met Department has advised citizens stay indoors and avoid exposure to open sun especially during 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, peak heat hours, and intake plenty of drinks.
Sindh, Southern Punjab, eastern and southern Balochistan will also remain in the grip of very hot and dry weather from Tuesday to Saturday.
Dusty winds will also persist in Sindh and Balochistan during the hot spell.
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