Karachi to experience heatwave from today amid COVID-19 lockdown

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a heatwave in Sindh’s capital from today as the mercury is expected to rise up to 42 degrees Celsius.

According to the PMD, the heatwave will start from today and could continue till Friday. Dry winds from the south and south-west will push the mercury up turning the metropolis weather hot.

Wind flow will be generally from Northwest/West turning to Southwest in the evening during these days,” said Sardar Sarfraz, chief meteorological officer of the department, on Friday.

He said conditions in the Arabian Sea would result in suspension of the sea breeze towards Karachi, resulting in an increase in the temperature in the port city and its surrounding areas.

The heatwave warning came as the city recorded more than 1,300 coronavirus cases with 29 deaths.

It bears mentioning that despite speculation that heat and high temperature kill the virus and/or strip it of its potency, there is no definite conclusion on the matter as the number of cases have continued to mount in even hotter places.

Last year, Karachi witnessed a series of heatwaves which saw residents avoiding venturing out during afternoon hours and remaining indoors.

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