Karachi remained under intense heat on Saturday, with the maximum temperature reaching 38.5°C, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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Weather officials have warned that the heat is expected to intensify further, with temperatures likely to rise to 40°C on Sunday and potentially hit 41°C on Monday. Hot and dry conditions are forecast to persist during this period.
PMD Deputy Director Anjum Nazir Zaigham cautioned residents about the approaching heatwave and urged precautionary measures, particularly to protect vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children, as well as animals.
The department indicated that heatwave conditions may continue until May 3, advising citizens to limit outdoor activities, especially during peak afternoon hours.
Relief may arrive after this phase, as westerly winds are expected to influence the region, bringing a slight dip in temperatures. However, officials warned that the broader outlook for May and June remains severe, with above-normal temperatures likely across Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan.
