Karachi remained in the grip of hot weather on Saturday, with the maximum temperature recorded at 38.5°C, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said.
The weatherman warned that the intensity of heat in the metropolis is likely to increase further from Sunday onwards. According to the PMD, temperatures in Karachi may rise to 40°C on Sunday and could climb further to 41°C on Monday, while weather conditions are expected to remain hot and dry during this period.
Amid forecasts of heatwave conditions, PMD Deputy Director Anjum Nazir Zaigham cautioned the public about a significant rise in temperatures and urged precautionary measures to protect the elderly, children, valuables and animals from the expected heatwave.
