Hot nights break 57-year-old mercury record in Karachi
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The average nigh-time temperature recorded in Karachi in October, 2024 was the highest in 57 years as it was recorded at 30.9 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous high of 30.6 degrees Celsius recorded in 1967, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.
The weather department has said that the average night-time temperature in the port city has risen by 0.3 degrees Celsius during these years.
However, the megacity would soon see cooler nights when the mercury is expected to drop in mid-November. Currently, the city and lower Sindh are experiencing a heatwave, with daytime temperatures hovering between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has indicated that a decrease in heat intensity is not anticipated soon. However, starting November 6 or 7, the weather pressure will begin to ease, and by mid-November, daytime temperatures are expected to drop to between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius.
Residents are looking forward to the promised cooler nights, which should provide some relief from the ongoing heat. Unfortunately, hopes for an immediate respite have dimmed, as the department forecasts three more hot days ahead.
Yesterday, Karachi faced a particularly hot day, with humidity levels fluctuating and “feels-like” temperatures reaching around 40 degrees Celsius. Today and tomorrow, temperatures are also expected to peak at 40 and 39 degrees, respectively.
In rural Sindh, areas such as Sajawal, Thatta, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, and Tharparkar may see temperatures rise as high as 42 degrees Clsius. Fortunately, sea breezes are projected to return in the evenings.
Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz noted that humidity levels between 20 and 30 percent will help prevent the formation of a heatwave. The Early Warning Center has also reported that temperatures in rural districts like Sujawal, Thatta, Umerkot, and Tharparkar will likely range from 37 to 39 degrees, while other areas in the province can expect hot and dry weather.
Reporter: Aqsa Shahid