Temperatures in Sindh have surged significantly, with Chhore and Mithi reaching a high of 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Meanwhile, Tando Jam and Thatta districts recorded temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius.
Karachi’s usual cooling seabreeze has been absent, leading to a warm and sunny day with a maximum temperature forecast of 33 degrees Celsius. The absence of the sea breeze has contributed to the increased heat felt across the city.
In a significant development, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an alert starting April 11, warning of persistently high temperatures and an ongoing heatwave in Sindh. The NDMA highlighted that nighttime temperatures could rise 3 to 5 degrees Celsius above normal, while daytime temperatures might be 5 to 7 degrees Celsius higher than usual.
The intense heat is expected to impact several districts including Dadu, Jacobabad, Larkana, and surrounding areas. Additional districts such as Jamshoro, Kambar Shahdadkot, Ghotki, and Khairpur are also forecasted to experience the heatwave. Furthermore, temperatures are likely to climb in Sanghar, Umarkot, and Kashmore districts.
Beyond Sindh, the severe heat is anticipated to affect parts of Baluchistan, including Jhal Magsi, Usta Muhammad, and Dera Murad Jamali districts. Southern Punjab districts such as Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan are also expected to face elevated temperatures.
The NDMA has urged residents to minimize outdoor activities during this period of extreme heat and to increase their intake of water and other fluids to stay hydrated and avoid heat-related illnesses.
