Sindh is currently experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures rising 6 to 8°C above normal. However, gusty winds are expected to sweep through the region by afternoon, providing some relief to residents.
The Pakistan Weather Department indicates that most parts of the country are influenced by continental air. A high-pressure area is dominating the upper atmosphere and is expected to persist for the next few days. Additionally, a shallow westerly disturbance is predicted to affect the northern regions from the evening of May 28.
Under these conditions, the heatwave will likely continue in most of Sindh on Tuesday, with southern districts experiencing temperatures 6 to 8°C higher than usual. Coastal areas, including Karachi, are expected to have hot and humid weather. Dust-raising winds are anticipated in Karachi, Thatta, Badin, and Hyderabad during the afternoon, providing brief relief from the intense heat.
Karachi's temperatures are expected to range between 35-37°C on Tuesday and 34-36°C on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Hyderabad is expected to endure maximum temperatures of 45-47°C on Monday and 46-48°C on Tuesday.
Over the past 24 hours, parts of Sindh have been hit hard by the heatwave. Mohenjo-Daro and Nawabshah experienced the highest temperatures, peaking at 52°C. Dadu and Jacobabad followed closely with highs of 51°C, while Khairpur, Larkana, Rohri, and Sukkur reached 50°C, and Padidan recorded 49°C.
In Karachi, the highest temperature of the day was 36°C, with an evening relative humidity of 75%. In contrast, Hyderabad saw a maximum temperature of 44°C, with an evening relative humidity of 62%.
