Karachi to Face Peak Summer Heat This Sunday

Karachi is likely to remain hot and dry over the next three days, with temperatures expected to rise gradually before reaching their peak on Sunday.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the city’s maximum temperature is expected to stay between 34°C and 36°C on Friday, climb to 35°C to 37°C on Saturday, and may touch 38°C on Sunday.

The department has indicated that the temperature could even move slightly beyond that level if weather conditions remain unchanged.

Officials said the current weather pattern is being shaped by partially disrupted sea breezes and the presence of warm north-easterly winds. Early morning winds from Balochistan are also likely to affect the city, while the usual south-westerly sea breeze has remained weak for now.

Despite the rise in temperature, the Met Office said the chances of a full-blown heatwave in Karachi remain low at this stage because humidity levels are moderate and the sea breeze shutdown is only temporary. Even so, daytime conditions are expected to feel uncomfortable, especially during the afternoon.

The warning comes as the National Disaster Management Authority has already issued a wider heat alert for several districts in Sindh and Punjab from April 11 onward.

In Sindh, the advisory covers areas including Dadu, Jacobabad, Larkana, Jamshoro, Qambar Shahdadkot, Ghotki, Khairpur, Sanghar, Umerkot, and Kashmore, along with nearby regions. Parts of southern Punjab, including Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan, have also been placed on alert.

Authorities have warned that night temperatures may stay 3 to 5 degrees above normal, while daytime highs could remain 5 to 7 degrees above average in the affected districts.

Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun during peak hours, drink plenty of water, and take extra care of children, the elderly, and outdoor workers, who are more vulnerable to heat-related illness.

The NDMA said it is monitoring the situation closely and sharing updates with relevant departments as weather conditions evolve.