KARACHI: The city continued to sizzle on Monday as the maximum daytime temperature touched 39 Celsius, 2.6 degrees above normal, with the Met Office warning of more hot days this week.
The city’s temperature persisted at 39 Celsius, higher by 2.6 degrees than normal, while humidity hit 23 percent — the lowest of the session. The Met Office forecasts hot and dry weather across the Karachi Division and elsewhere in Sindh over the next 48 hours.
Tuesday may see similar hot and dry conditions, with maximums of 37–39 Celsius and minimums of 23–25 Celsius. Morning humidity will be 60–70 percent and evening humidity 30–40 percent.
Wednesday may remain hot and dry with maximum temperatures of 36–38 Celsius and minimums of 23–25 Celsius. Humidity will be 60–70 percent in the morning and 40–50 percent in the evening.
According to the Met Office, the maximum temperature report for Sindh showed variations. The hottest station was Mithi with a maximum temperature of 40 Celsius. It was followed closely by Shaheed Benazirabad and Chhor, both at 39.5 Celsius, while Thatta recorded 39 Celsius.
Hyderabad hit 38.5 Celsius and Dadu 37.5 Celsius. Three stations — Sakrand, Padidan and Khairpur — all recorded 36.5 Celsius.
The less warm stations included Sukkur saw 36 Celsius, while Larkana, Moenjodaro, Rohri and Badin each stood at 35.5 Celsius. The lowest maximum temperature was in Jacobabad at 33.5 Celsius.
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