KARACHI (Web Desk) – Residents of Karachi faced another day of intense heat as soaring humidity pushed the city’s feels-like temperature to a staggering 54°C, even though the actual maximum temperature remained significantly lower.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi recorded a maximum temperature of 37.4°C, but the combination of high moisture levels and persistent heat created far more oppressive conditions across the metropolis. The apparent temperature, which reflects how hot it feels to the human body, continued to rise throughout the afternoon.
Meteorological observations showed the heat index stood at around 49°C at 1pm before increasing to 50°C at 2pm. By 3pm, it had climbed further to 54°C, making outdoor activities extremely uncomfortable and potentially hazardous for residents exposed to the weather for prolonged periods.
Humidity remained a major factor behind the suffocating conditions. The PMD reported humidity levels of 79 per cent during the morning hours, while evening readings remained elevated at 65 per cent. The city’s minimum temperature was recorded at 30°C.
The heatwave’s impact extended beyond Karachi, with several districts in Sindh witnessing even higher temperatures. Jacobabad emerged as the hottest city in the province, registering 49.5°C. Dadu followed closely with 49°C.
Temperatures reached 47°C in both Paddidan and Sukkur, while Mohenjo Daro, Larkana and Shaheed Benazirabad each recorded 46.5°C. Rohri reported 46°C, Khairpur 45.5°C and Sakrand 45°C, reflecting the widespread grip of extreme heat across the province.
Chief Meteorologist Ameer Hyder Laghari said there is hope for a gradual improvement in weather conditions after Friday. He explained that the high-pressure system currently dominating the region is expected to weaken, allowing temperatures to ease.
As a result, Karachi’s daytime temperatures are likely to settle between 34°C and 36°C over the coming days. However, he clarified that despite the anticipated drop in temperatures, there is currently no forecast for rainfall in the city.
Historical weather data shows that Karachi’s highest temperature ever recorded during June remains 47°C, a record set on June 18, 1979, underscoring the city’s long-standing vulnerability to extreme summer conditions.
