No respite for Karachiites as weather to remain hot
1. Temperature in Karachi is expected to remain between 35°C to 36°C, with estimated 58% humidity ratio in air
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid weather for Karachi in the next 24 hours. With humidity levels at 58% and an 18-kilometre per hour sea breeze, temperatures are expected to stay between 35°C and 36°C. Despite the heat, the city is predicted to remain partly cloudy, with rain anticipated next week.
In the last 24 hours, Karachi experienced a minimum temperature of 31°C, marking the first night of July as the hottest since 2021. The PMD forecasts normal temperatures for July to be around 27.9°C.
### Safety Precautions
Given the rising temperatures, health experts advise:
- Consuming homemade food and drinks to avoid gastrointestinal issues.
- Boiling water before drinking.
- Using ORS and water to prevent salt deficiency.
- Avoiding unnecessary outdoor activities, especially from 11am to 3pm.
- Wearing light-coloured, loose clothing and covering the head when going outside.
