Karachi experienced an extreme heat wave on Saturday, with hot winds of the desert pushing temperatures beyond 39 ° C.
Despite a low humidity level of only 15%, the city felt like a moderate heat wave throughout the day.
After the dissipation of the recent Western meteorological system, Karachi was engulfed by hot and dry conditions.
The city has seen dry weather with northwest winds throughout Saturday, leading to burning heat under the relentless sun. The combination of the winds of the desert and the weak humidity gave the impression that the city underwent a partial heat wave.
According to the Pakistan meteorological department, the maximum temperature in the city recorded 39.1 ° C, marking an increase of 1.6 ° C compared to the day before. \ \
Despite the lower humidity, the conditions remained oppressed, with an equally warm time forecast expected until Sunday.
The heat wave is expected to continue until Thursday, the authorities warned, urging residents to take precautions in stifling conditions.